Moving to independent living communities in Oak Park, AR is a huge step and it requires a lot of packing and decluttering. Take your time and get the help and assistance of loved ones as you sort through your belongings and organize your closet. You should also schedule frequent breaks. This could take some time if you have a lot of clothes and/or they are all buried at the back of your closet. Here is a list of things you can pack for your new home.
Bringing Favorites
In order to feel at ease, pack your usual pajamas, robe, dresses, skirts, shorts, and pants, as well as any other clothing items you regularly wear, and do not forget to bring your favorite neckwear, shoes, and other accessories. They take up less space and are more manageable in terms of size, but you should still bring only the ones you adore and plan to wear frequently. If you are moving into a smaller place, you will need to be more cautious about what you bring there.
Bringing Clothing
Get yourself two weeks’ worth of clothes (including pajamas, underwear, accessories, a coat, and a cap) and you will be all set. Then, on wash day (once a week, on average), you can quickly grab what you need without worrying about running out of clean clothes. Retiring to a community where laundry is taken care of for you is just one of many perks. Therefore, you should only bring items that can be washed in a washing machine and dried in a dryer without suffering damage. Do not bring anything that has to be washed by hand unless you plan on doing so. Keep in mind that you might not have anywhere to put them all if your apartment is already crowded. You should find out if the retirement community offers dry cleaning services or make arrangements for a friend or family member to do it for you if you have any items that need this treatment.
Making Nametags
If you want to make sure your garments do not disappear after they have been laundered, you can sew in a nametag. You can label any of your washable belongings with your full name and room number. Instead of sewing nametags onto things, you may just write the information using a permanent marker in a non-obtrusive location. A grandchild or other close relative would enjoy working on this.
Bringing Jewelry
You might want to bring some pieces of jewelry along because of their sentimental value or for special occasions. You should discuss the retirement community’s security measures with them and think about leaving most of the jewelry with a trustworthy relative or friend. It is possible you might get a tiny safe for your room, or you could get a safety deposit box at a bank, to store valuables in. Before you move into a retirement community, be sure you have a plan for your valuables. Do not take them with you and simply store them in the closet until you have decided on a safe option.
