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Your Organized Friends
Senior Home Moving Specialists
Professional Organizers
Edmonton St. Albert and Capital Region
Compassionate & Stress-Free Senior Moves
Because Your Comfort Comes First
Did You Know?
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45% of seniors say moving is one of the most stressful life events they’ve faced.
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70% of older adults struggle with downsizing due to emotional attachment to their belongings.
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Family caregivers often feel overwhelmed balancing work, personal life, and helping parents move.
A smoother transition is possible with the right support!
Moving is stressful at any stage of life, but for seniors, the process is often physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting.
🔹 Emotional Attachment – Years of memories are tied to every item, making decisions about what to keep, donate, or discard overwhelming.
🔹 Physical Limitations—Packing, lifting, and organizing can be challenging, especially for those with mobility or health concerns.
🔹 Downsizing Struggles – Moving to a smaller space or senior living community means making tough choices about possessions.
🔹 Family Pressure & Guilt – Adult children may not have the time or resources to help, leading to added stress and guilt for everyone involved.
🔹 Logistics Overload – Coordinating movers, packing, unpacking, and setting up a new home can be too much to handle alone.
For many seniors, the fear of change and the complexity of moving leads to delays, frustration, and unnecessary stress. They need a trusted partner who understands their unique needs and provides compassionate, hands-on support every step of the way.
A Thoughtful Approach to Senior Moves
At Your Organized Friends, we understand that moving isn’t just about packing boxes—it’s about helping seniors transition with dignity, comfort, and care.
Compassionate Decluttering & Downsizing – We help sort, organize, and make thoughtful decisions while honoring sentimental items.
Stress-Free Packing & Moving – Our experienced team carefully packs, labels, and coordinates every step, so nothing is left to chance.
Seamless Unpacking & Home Setup – We go beyond moving—we arrange furniture, set up essentials, and make the new space feel like home.
Family & Caregiver Support – We ease the burden for loved ones by handling the logistics, so families can focus on what matters most.
Custom Plans for Every Senior – Whether moving to a smaller home, senior living, or assisted living, we create a tailored plan to fit each unique situation.
Because at Your Organized Friends, we believe that moving should be a fresh start, not a stressful struggle.
Our Professional Organizing Services Include:
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At Your Organized Friends, we do more than just move boxes—we make transitions easier, smoother, and stress-free by focusing on what truly matters:
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✔️ A Personalized Approach – Every senior’s situation is unique, so we tailor our services to fit their specific needs.
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✔️ Compassion & Patience – We understand the emotions tied to moving and provide gentle guidance every step of the way.
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✔️ Full-Service Support – From sorting and packing to moving and setting up, we handle it all—so seniors and families don’t have to.
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✔️ A Home, Not Just a House – We make sure the new space feels comfortable, familiar, and welcoming from the moment they arrive.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE
Proud Winner of the
2020 Entrepreneur of the Year
SuPearlative Awards
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Discover more about Karen Murdock, the original Your Organized Friend and owner of Your Organized Friend.
✔️ Experienced & Trusted – With years of hands-on expertise, we've helped hundreds of Albertans declutter, downsize, and move with ease.
✔️ Recognized Leadership – Bringing a wealth of life experience, speaking engagements, and award-winning service to every project.
✔️ Serving Edmonton & Beyond – We provide services in Edmonton, St. Albert, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park, and Leduc.
✔️ On the Road for You! – We also travel to other Alberta Locations just ask!
Because an organized space creates an organized life!
The Peace of Mind That Comes with a Stress-Free Move
Moving as a senior isn’t just about relocating—it’s about transitioning with dignity, ease, and confidence. At Your Organized Friends, we specialize in making this process seamless, helping you or your loved one move without stress, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing chaos.
Imagine this…
When you step into your new home, everything is perfectly arranged. Your favorite chair is in place, your treasured memories are displayed, and every item has a purpose and a place. Instead of feeling lost in boxes and clutter, you feel calm, comfortable, and at home from day one.
This isn’t just about moving—it’s about creating a smooth transition that fosters peace of mind, stability, and well-being. A properly set-up environment removes stress, lifts emotional weight, and allows for a fresh start.
With expert organization and compassionate support, we help seniors:
✔️ Declutter and downsize with care and patience
✔️ Pack and organize efficiently, eliminating overwhelm
✔️ Move seamlessly and settle into their new space stress-free
✔️ Create a home that feels familiar, welcoming, and safe
Because a move shouldn’t feel like a loss—it should feel like a fresh beginning.
Our Story: A Legacy of Organization & Stress-Free Transitions
Founded in 2013 as Your Organized Friend, our company quickly became Alberta’s trusted name in home organization and decluttering. What started in Edmonton soon expanded across the province, helping clients reclaim their spaces, peace of mind, and independence.
As our expertise grew, so did our mission. Today, Your Organized Friends specializes in senior moves, downsizing, and transition support, ensuring that every move is handled with care, compassion, and expertise.
Meet Our Expert Team:
👩💼 Karen Murdock – Founder & Transition Specialist
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Provides personalized coaching for seniors and families navigating downsizing and relocation.
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Specializes in chronic clutter, hoarding disorder support, and filing systems for personal and small business needs.
📦 Sandra Griff – Move Management & Estate Transition Expert
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Leads major purges, home emptying, and senior relocation projects with efficiency and sensitivity.
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Works closely with families managing estate transitions and late-life moves.
🏡 Joclyn Gosselin – Home Organization & Space Planning
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Brings a keen eye for functional yet beautiful spaces tailored to seniors transitioning to smaller homes.
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Creates practical systems that enhance accessibility, safety, and ease of daily living.
Our team is exceptional, skilled, and deeply committed to making moves easier, ensuring seniors and their families experience a seamless, stress-free transition to their next home.
Downsize, Preserve, and Pass Down Your Legacy
Your photo collection holds a lifetime of memories—but over time, it can become overwhelming. Boxes of old photos, scattered albums, and digital files lost in folders can make it difficult to truly enjoy and share your family's history.
At Treasured Photo Collections, we specialize in helping families downsize, organize, and preserve their multi-generational photo collections—ensuring your most cherished moments are saved, protected, and passed down for generations to come.
How We Help:
📷 Thoughtful Downsizing – We help you sort through decades of photos, keeping the most meaningful ones while letting go of duplicates and clutter.
💾 Digitization & Organization – Transform old prints, slides, and negatives into beautifully organized digital collections.
🎙️ Save Your Stories – Pair your photos with recorded memories to ensure the voices and stories behind them are never lost.
👨👩👧 Multi-Generation Archiving – Create a legacy collection that your family can access and treasure for years to come.
Don't let your family’s history fade away in forgotten boxes. Let us help you downsize, organize, and preserve what matters most.
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Our favorite Organizing Tools.
- Trello Time Blocking, To Do Lists, Projects
- Google Drive and Google Calendar
- Alexa Reminders, Alarms, Grocery Lists
- LastPass Password Management
- Voiced Memories Photo Legacy Software
Testimonials
We decided long ago we would not share photos of our clients homes in either a before or after photo.
We believe in the privacy and confidentiality of our client's lives and continue to maintain that policy.
“We can't believe the difference you made in our home office.
Creating new more efficient zones and helping us improve our routines. Thanks from both of us”
The Matthews
"Our family is grateful for your support and services as we transitioned our mother to assisted living.
Keeping us up to date through out the entire process helped relieve our stress tremendously. "
Elizabeth L.
"Your services to get my home organized and living in my new home made the process painless.
Looking forward to working with you to downsize my office and go digital."
Alison M.