How to talk about a move

Start when the day is ordinary, not in the emergency room. Say what you have noticed, in one or two facts, and then stop talking. “The stove was on when I arrived” is easier to hear than a speech about safety.

People refuse a move when it sounds like losing the last of their say. Offer choices that are still real: which house to visit, which chair comes along, which photo goes by the bed. A tour is more useful than a brochure. Plan on more than one conversation.

If the answer is no, leave the door open and try again. Forcing a tour usually confirms the fear. After a yes, keep the first days quiet and close to the old routine: the same breakfast, a familiar blanket, a call home at the usual hour.

We can walk through this with you. Call or write and we will set a time that is not rushed.