Florida Care Planning Council
Find a Council Member Providing Relocation, Organizing, Downsizing, Real Estate, or Facility Placement Services.
Use the search, map, or area links below (scroll down) to find help where you live in Florida.
Relocation, Downsizing, Organizing, Real Estate, Placement
Northwest Florida
Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties
Although this area is temporarily without a member to assist you we can still help you with any concerns you may have. We can also put you in contact with various elder care services in Northwest Florida. Click here to Request Assistance from the Florida Care Planning Council.
North Florida
Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and Washington Counties
Although this area is temporarily without a member to assist you we can still help you with any concerns you may have. We can also put you in contact with various elder care services in North Florida. Click here to Request Assistance from the Florida Care Planning Council.
Mid Florida
Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee, and Union Counties
Although this area is temporarily without a member to assist you we can still help you with any concerns you may have. We can also put you in contact with various elder care services in Mid Florida. Click here to Request Assistance from the Florida Care Planning Council.
Northeast Florida
Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Counties
Although this area is temporarily without a member to assist you we can still help you with any concerns you may have. We can also put you in contact with various elder care services in Northeast Florida. Click here to Request Assistance from the Florida Care Planning Council.
West Central Florida
Greater Tampa Area including Hardee, Hillsborough, Highland, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk Counties
You can reach us at:
(941) 666-0266
(941) 666-0266
My Care Finders
Heather Tetrault, CDP
Finding a senior community for you or a loved one can be a daunting task. There are so many communities to choose from, different licensures based on level of care, varying reputations of care and services, and significant differences in value and pricing. It's a challenge even when planning in advance. It can be even more difficult having to look for a community when the need suddenly arises due to an illness, fall, decline in health, or other major medical condition. When dealing with the strains of an ill loved one, no one needs the added stress of finding a suitable community. Whether you are planning or have an emergency situation, let My Care Finders provide professional help and do the work for you with no obligation or charge.
About My Care Finders | Contact Heather Tetrault, CDP for Help & Information
East Florida
Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties
Although this area is temporarily without a member to assist you we can still help you with any concerns you may have. We can also put you in contact with various elder care services in East Florida. Click here to Request Assistance from the Florida Care Planning Council.
Southwest Florida
Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota Counties
Although this area is temporarily without a member to assist you we can still help you with any concerns you may have. We can also put you in contact with various elder care services in Southwest Florida. Click here to Request Assistance from the Florida Care Planning Council.
Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties
Please contact me at:
(561) 379-0401 to learn more about the specialized care I can offer you and your loved ones.
(561) 379-0401 to learn more about the specialized care I can offer you and your loved ones.
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Goal Based Real Estate Services
Dori J. McKearn
Licensed Realtor, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, Certified International Property Specialist, Certified New Home Co-broker, Member National Care Planning Council
Specializing in 55+ Buyers Sellers and Their Families
Moving can be a daunting task for anyone, but even more so for seniors. I offer specialized knowledge and skills to help such clients and families to navigate the emotional, financial and legal issues associated with a later in life real estate transactions. This includes access to a wide range of related community resources, experts and service providers. Whatever your goals, it’s a great advantage to work with a highly competent advisor who also feels much like a caring child or an old friend. This is what it means to be “senior friendly.”
About Dori J. McKearn | Contact Goal Based Real Estate Services
Broward County
Broward County
You can reach us at:
(954) 800-6800
(954) 800-6800
Pack On The Go, Inc
We are a full service moving and shipping company specializing in senior relocation. We handle all aspects of downsizing, using only our fully trained and insured employees and our trucks and equipment. This include packing and unpacking, moving local and long distance, digital floor plan design, property clean out and disposal service, direct consignment and much more. We also have full service retail location for packing, shipping, air conditioned storage and packing material come check us out!
About Pack On The Go, Inc | Contact Pack On The Go, Inc for Help & Information
Miami - Dade
Miami - Dade County
Please contact me at:
(561) 379-0401 to learn more about the specialized care I can offer you and your loved ones.
(561) 379-0401 to learn more about the specialized care I can offer you and your loved ones.
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Goal Based Real Estate Services
Dori J. McKearn
Licensed Realtor, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Certified International Property Specialist Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, Certified New Home Co-broker, Member National Care Planning Council
Specializing in 55+ Buyers Sellers and Their Families
Moving can be a daunting task for anyone but especially so for those dealing with the added complexities of international or later in life real estate transactions. As a Certified International Property Specialist I can offer the specialized knowledge and skills to help clients and families successfully navigate these often complex issues.
I began traveling internationally at a young age and have spent considerable time abroad enjoying and getting to know people and varied cultures in such places as Europe, Indonesia, China and the Philippines. I have extensive background in working with clients from around the world, including: Canada, China, Brazil, Argentina, Panama, the Bahamas, Europe, Russia, India, Mexico, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and remain grateful for the opportunity to obtain the trust of and serve these clients.
About Dori McKearn | Contact Goal Based Real Estate Services
Click on the Map to Locate Services
Northwest Florida: Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties
North Florida: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and Washington Counties
Mid Florida: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union Counties
Northeast Florida: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Counties
West Central Florida: Greater Tampa Area including Hardee, Hillsborough, Highland, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk Counties
East Florida: Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties
Southwest Florida: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota Counties
Palm Beach / Treasure Coast: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties
Broward County: Broward County
Miami - Dade: Miami Dade County
About Senior Relocation and Real Estate Services
As people age, they often become overly attached to their homes and even though there may be compelling reasons to find other living arrangements, these folks will go to extreme lengths to remain in their homes.
Notwithstanding the affection for their dwellings, there is oftentimes undeniable pressure for seniors to move out and into a different living arrangement. Consider the following:
- The challenge of maintaining a yard and providing upkeep has become too great.
- There is a need for long term care that can't be handled in the home.
- The older person needs supervision that can't be provided in the home.
- The neighborhood has deteriorated and safety is a concern.
- There is a desire to be near children or grandchildren (70% of those 65+ live within 1 hour of a child).
- The home cannot accommodate disability needs. There is a need to avoid climbing stairs.
- Assets are tied up in the home and cash is needed through selling the property.
- Driving is no longer possible and available local transportation is not adequate.
- There is a desire for a warmer climate, a yearning for new vistas or a need for challenging new experiences.
Typically, the thought of giving up their residence, finding new accommodations, downsizing personal possessions and executing the move can seem overwhelming to many older people.
Perhaps another obstacle for many seniors, contemplating a move, is the lack of support or help from family members. In fact, some seniors have no children. For others, the children are living far away or are extremely busy with their jobs or their own families. And in some cases -- because people are living so long -- the children are elderly as well and find it difficult to help with the move.
This overwhelming pressure and stress relating to moving can often result in gridlock -- a failure to make any decision at all.
Because many elderly people face such a daunting task with moving, a growing number of seniors relocation specialists are stepping forward to provide assistance. These individuals or companies provide or arrange for the following services:
- advice and counseling,
- help with finding new accommodations,
- downsizing possessions through personal,
- caring assistance with discarding,
- donating or arranging estate sales,
- selling the existing property,
- organizing, arranging and scheduling the move,
- unpacking at the new location and removing boxes and other debris,
- setting up and arranging furniture.
And it isn't just the elderly person, contemplating a move, who is hiring these specialists. Active senior communities, independent living facilities, nursing homes and assisted living often retain a relocation specialist to provide advice and arrange services to help seniors with a move. Family members of seniors have also found it more convenient to hire a specialist to help their loved ones with relocation.
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