Mercedes Gunderson originally founded Gentle Transitions in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1990. Her business is the first corporation in the country dedicated to senior relocation. She is truly one of the founders of what is now a full-fledged industry across the United States with hundreds of businesses operating in more than forty states.
In the 1980's she experienced first-hand with her own aging mother and then other family members the unique challenges seniors face when moving. Mercedes then envisioned with no model to follow or internet to research, a special service which would provide caring, comprehensive, hands-on assistance to seniors and their families with all aspects of moving.
In the 1980's she experienced first-hand with her own aging mother and then other family members the unique challenges seniors face when moving. Mercedes then envisioned with no model to follow or internet to research, a special service which would provide caring, comprehensive, hands-on assistance to seniors and their families with all aspects of moving.
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Gentle Transitions is a nationally recognized pioneer in the delicate art of senior relocation focusing on the often overwhelming and traumatic issues seniors and their families face when moving. Gentle Transitions has been serving California seniors for twenty-two years since 1994. FLOOR PLANNING The first step is to determine which furniture to move and then how to arrange it in the new place.
How We Operate
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What makes our service special is not what we do, it's how we do it! We approach each and every individual in a personal and caring way. We welcome you into our extended family and offer our honesty and respectful help during this important time. Each move is directed by a Move Manager who will be with you every step of the way.
Moving Yourself
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When you engage an electrician to fix a wiring problem or a tax accountant to resolve a tax issue, you pay them for their expertise and experience because it would be so much more difficult to figure it our yourself or entirely not possible. In much the same way, a Gentle Transitions move manager can provide the expertise and practical experience from previous moves to make your move seamless.
Family Members
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No one likes to move. Moving a parent or another family member can be a lot worse. With the pressures and demands of life today, taking time to move a family member can be extremely challenging. In addition, many family members are now separated by hundreds of miles or several time zones which complicates the process immensely.
4 Challenges
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It typically ranks along with divorce, job change, and loss of a spouse as one of the most difficult things we face during our lives. It's quite common that seniors have been in there current home for 30, 40, and 50 years or more. Leaving a home after this length of time is more than a physical change of place, it's often an emotional experience.
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