Doctors medication, prescriptions: health when moving in old age
Senior move part 10
GP, pharmacy, prescriptions: arriving healthy at your new home
Moving with your care in place
Anyone moving at 75 or 85 often takes several medicines and is being treated by a GP and specialists. If you only move to the neighbouring area, everything usually stays the same. But with a move to another city, you need a new GP, a new pharmacy and the records from your previous practice. On the service page Private move you can see what we take care of when packing and setting up – so that there is time left for doctor's appointments.
Schedule your doctor's visits firmly before the move: prescriptions for the first few weeks, an up-to-date medication plan and copies of important test results. We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide; destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview. If someone is moving to join their children in another city, we plan the long-distance move so that medication never ends up in the lorry.
A moving date with your doctor's appointments in mind
Fixed price after a survey, no time pressure
After the free survey you receive a fixed price and a date with enough lead time for your GP, specialists and pharmacy. That leaves time for prescriptions and records before the boxes arrive. Call us on 01625978461 for no-obligation advice.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
What we pay attention to on moving day
Medication stays in your hands
Medication, a blood glucose meter or an inhaler do not belong in a moving box. During the survey we already ask which medicines and devices are needed every day, and plan a bag that stays with you. Only take medicines that need refrigerating out of the fridge on moving day. Our team takes care of packing, dismantling and transport, and your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB). Details under Private move, including furniture assembly.
Day bag
Calm planning
Senior moves
Devices handled gently
Six steps in advance
These six steps ensure that medication, prescriptions and medical care come through the move well. It is best to take care of them four to six weeks before the moving date.
Update the medication plan
Copy your records
Find a new GP
Get prescriptions in advance
Inform your health insurer
Note emergency numbers
Part load for few household goods
Doctors,
prescriptions, records
Part 10 of our series is about health when moving in old age: how do you find a new GP, which records do you take from the old practice, and how does medication stay within reach in the week of the move? If a long-distance move to another city is coming up, this becomes particularly important. We also show which emergency numbers should be to hand at the new address and why the health insurance fund should be told the new address early.
Finding a GP and specialists
Keeping medication and devices safe
Organising records and prescriptions
Questions about health and moving
GP and specialists at your new address
When moving to another city, it is best to start looking for a doctor even before moving in. The doctor search and the appointment service of the Associations of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians on 116117 help you find practices nearby.
From the old practice you can request access to your medical records and copies, including electronically (§ 630g BGB). Doctors' letters and test results make it easier for the new doctor to get started.
Getting medication and prescriptions safely through the move
Anyone taking at least three prescribed medicines at the same time is entitled to a medication plan (§ 31a SGB V). Have it updated before the move. You can redeem e-prescriptions with your health insurance card at any pharmacy.
What belongs in the bag on moving day is set out in part 7 on moving day.
What a senior move costs – starting prices
Whether a 1-room flat from €354 or a 4-room flat from €1,309 – our prices are based on the actual effort involved. 2-room flats from €594 and 3-room flats from €915 are also fairly calculated. For houses and villas there is an individual quote, and we charge long-distance moves from €3.85/km. Arrange your free survey today.
These points determine the price of your move
The most important factors are volume, distance (from €3.85/km), floor and a possibly missing lift. A no-parking zone can also mean additional effort. If you book furniture assembly or a part load, you should factor this in as well.
Services at a glance
These services take the heavy work off seniors and their relatives.
- Private move – Private move: suitable for every household.
- Company relocation – Company relocation: for offices and businesses.
- Part load – Part load: cost-efficient for small volumes.
- House clearance – House clearance: quick and thorough.
- Furniture transport – Furniture transport: reliable and safe.
- Move with assembly – Move with assembly: everything fully set up.
Moving to another city – with your care in place
If an older person is moving to join their children in another city, we plan the long-distance move from Berlin. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, and more about long-distance moves is also available from us.
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