What to Pack for Your Move

We’ve put together a helpful list for you to reference when packing for your upcoming move. Whether you are temporarily staying in a The Pavilion Senior Living community or making a permanent move, use this moving checklist as a jumping off point and add your own personal items you don’t want to leave behind!

Towels & Linens

  • 2 Complete Sets of Sheets & Pillow Cases
  • Blankets
  • Comforter or Quilt
  • At Least 2 Pillows
  • 3 Sets of Bath Towels, Hand Towels, & Washcloths
  • Clothes Hamper & Hangers

Sensory & Assistive Aids

  • Glasses, Sunglasses, and Reading Magnifiers
  • Hearing Aids, Case, & Batteries
  • Cane, Walker, Chair, & Scooter
  • Nutritional Supplements

Furnishings & Familiar Items

  • Bed
  • Dresser
  • Paintings & Family Photos
  • Television & Remote
  • Clock & Stereo
  • Surge Protectors
  • Decorations
  • Sofa, Loveseat, Chair, and/or Recliner
  • Other Apartment Furnishings
  • Favorite Books & Knick-Knacks
  • Waste Container

Toiletries

  • Storage Box & Bag for Toiletries
  • Favorite Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner & Hair Products
  • Favorite Lotions & Powder
  • Cosmetics
  • Razors, Shaving Cream, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss, & Mouthwash
  • Dentures, Partials, Cleaner & Case
  • Nail File, Polish, Remover, Emery Board, & Clippers
  • Deodorant & Body Spray
  • Perfume, Colognes, & After Shave
  • Comb, Brush, Rollers, Pins, & Hair Dryer
  • Hand Mirror
  • Incontinence Briefs, Gloves, & Supplies
  • Q-Tips & Cotton Swabs

Clothing

  • At Least 7 Pairs of Underwear
  • At least 7 Shirts, and Bras
  • At least 7 Pairs of Socks, Hose, Etc.
  • Shoes – Consider Comfortable, Dress, & Slippers
  • Pajamas, Nightgown, & Robes
  • At Least 7 Outfits Including Shirts, Pants, Dresses, Etc.
  • Sweat Suits & Fitness Clothing
  • Belts, Suspenders, Scarves, Etc.
  • Hats, Wraps, & Gloves, Sweaters, Coats, & Jackets

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