Senior Transition & Relocation Support
Helping seniors and their families navigate downsizing, relocation, and major life transitions with organization, care, and practical support.
Life transitions such as moving to a smaller home, relocating closer to family, or preparing a home for sale can feel overwhelming. Sunbreak Services provides thoughtful coordination and logistical support to help make these transitions smoother and more manageable.
Many senior transitions ultimately involve preparing a home for sale, relocating to a new community, or coordinating multiple services at once. Sunbreak Services helps families organize these moving parts so the process can move forward in a clear and manageable way.
From organizing belongings to coordinating vendors and preparing homes for sale, the goal is to bring structure, clarity, and calm to what can often be a complicated process.
Support For
• Seniors preparing to move to a new home or community
• Families helping a parent downsize or relocate
• Executors managing estates and household transitions
• Real estate agents assisting older clients through a sale and move
Transition Support Services
Move planning and timeline management
Coordination with moving companies and service providers
Packing preparation guidance
Vendor scheduling and coordination
Oversight of move-day logistics
Senior living transition planning and coordination
Care and service coordination during life transitions
Home sale preparation in coordination with agents
Ongoing support following major household transitions
Move & Transition Coordination
Sorting and organizing household belongings
Downsizing planning and coordination
Donation and disposal coordination
Household organization before a move
Estate organization and preparation for sale or transition
Estate sale planning, organization, and execution
Preparing the home and contents for listing or transition
Downsizing, Organization & Estate Preparation
Senior Living & Care Coordination
Families often need time and support to explore different living arrangements or care options for aging parents or loved ones. Sunbreak Services can help organize this process by researching available resources and coordinating visits or conversations with local communities and service providers.
Support may include:
- Researching senior living communities or care options
- Creating organized lists of potential communities or services
- Scheduling visits or tours of senior living communities
- Coordinating conversations with service providers
- Helping families organize information and evaluate options
In some situations, families may also be navigating conversations about increasing care needs or end-of-life planning. Sunbreak Services can help organize information, coordinate resources, and support families as they explore available options, including hospice care when appropriate.
Sunbreak Services provides organizational and coordination support and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice.
Preparing a Home for Sale
Many senior transitions involve selling a long-time family home. Sunbreak Services can help organize and coordinate the many steps involved in preparing a property for sale.
Support may include organizing household belongings, coordinating cleaning or preparation services, and helping families prepare the home for listing.
When needed, I can also provide referrals to experienced real estate professionals familiar with senior transitions and estate-related sales, particularly those serving the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas. These professionals understand the unique considerations that often arise during senior moves and can help guide families through the sale process with care and professionalism.
Transition Planning & Support
Every transition is different. Some families need help organizing a household before a move, while others may need support researching senior living options, coordinating vendors, or preparing a home for sale.
Sunbreak Services focuses on providing practical coordination and organizational support so families can make informed decisions and move through the process with less stress.
Support may include creating organized plans, coordinating services, and helping families evaluate available options during the transition.
How the Process Works
Step One - Initial Consultation
We begin with a conversation to understand the situation, timeline, and goals for the transition.
Step Three - Coordination & Support
Sunbreak Services helps coordinate vendors, organize belongings, schedule visits, and manage logistics throughout the process.
Step Two - Planning & Organization
A clear plan is created to help organize next steps, whether downsizing, moving, or exploring senior living options.
Step Four - Final Coordination & Transition Completion
The final stage focuses on confirming that all aspects of the transition have been completed and that any remaining details are addressed.
Services & Rates
Flat-fee packages provide structured support for families navigating downsizing, relocation, or major household transitions.
$350 flat fee
Transition Planning Package
- Initial 90-minute planning consultation
- Detailed transition timeline and checklist
- Resource guide for local vendors and services
- One follow-up call to review progress
Ideal for families who need a clear roadmap but plan to manage the logistics themselves.
Transition Coordination Package
- All items in the Planning Package
- Vendor research and bid collection (moves, cleaning, repairs)
- Scheduling and coordination of up to three vendors
- Weekly progress check-ins via email or phone
- Transition binder to organize important documents
Designed for those who need active help coordinating the moving parts of a standard transition.
$750 flat fee
Comprehensive Transition Support
$1,500 flat fee
For complex transitions requiring high-level coordination and multiple vendor management.
- Initial home assessment and inventory overview
- Management of the entire move-prep timeline
- Direct coordination with all vendors (movers, realtors, estate sale, etc.)
- On-site presence for vendor walkthroughs and move-day oversight
- Coordination of home-sale preparation services
- Unlimited communication throughout the active transition
- Final transition summary and estate organization file