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A Gift Of Time, LLC

Senior Move Managers — Serving Milwaukee & Southeastern Wisconsin for 30 Years

agiftoftime.net  ·  (414) 510-9695  ·  info@agiftoftime.net  ·  Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Updated Aug 2026

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Moving Day Timeline — Week by Week

Four weeks out through moving day itself

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A move only feels chaotic when nothing is on paper. Work top to bottom, keep this on the refrigerator, and check items off as you go.

4 weeks out

  • Book the moving company or confirm dates with your senior move manager.
  • Begin sorting: keep, donate, gift to family, sell, shred.
  • Order packing supplies: boxes, tape, markers, paper.
  • Start home-sale preparations or notify the landlord.
  • Request medical records from current doctors.
  • Order any new furniture and schedule delivery for after the move.

3 weeks out

  • Pack non-essential items — seasonal clothes, books, decorations.
  • Use up perishable food and pantry items.
  • Arrange donation pickups and any estate sale.
  • Confirm the floor plan and measurements of the new home.
  • Label every box with the room it belongs in.
  • Notify the building of the move date, elevator, and loading zone.

2 weeks out

  • Submit the change of address with the post office.
  • Notify Social Security, Medicare, insurance, banks, and pension providers.
  • Transfer prescriptions to a pharmacy near the new home.
  • Schedule utility shutoff and new service start dates.
  • Pack a suitcase with essentials for the first three days.
  • Confirm moving-day logistics, arrival window, and payment method.

1 week out

  • Pack everything except daily essentials.
  • Defrost and clean the refrigerator and freezer.
  • Set aside medications, documents, and valuables to carry yourself.
  • Provide the movers with two contact numbers.
  • Arrange care for pets on moving day.
  • Build a moving-day kit: water, snacks, charger, basic tools, paper towels.

Night before

  • Pack toiletries and next-day medications in the personal bag.
  • Charge phones, tablets, and any medical equipment.
  • Set aside bedding and a towel for the first night.
  • Confirm parking for the truck at both addresses.
  • Set two alarms and go to bed early.

Moving day

  • Do a final walkthrough of every room, closet, cabinet, and outlet.
  • Photograph the empty home before leaving.
  • Keep medications, valuables, and documents with you.
  • Arrive at the new home before the truck to direct furniture placement.
  • Set up the bed first — you will need it tonight.
  • Locate the breaker panel, water shutoff, and thermostat.

More detail online: agiftoftime.net/resources/moving-day-timeline

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