By Kelly A. Shue
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

In an exclusive partnership with Riderwood, the area’s leader in downsizing and senior move management—Transitional Assistance & Design—works with future community members to make their moves seamless and stress-free.

Expert assistance
Real-life experience is the name of the game when it comes to Transitional Assistance & Design. Owner Susan “Susie” Danick began the company eight years ago after helping her grandmother move to a retirement community.

“We work with future residents to create a full-service moving plan, providing all the support they need—hiring movers, transferring utilities, packing, unpacking, and setting up the new apartment so that they can begin experiencing that life can be like at Riderwood right away,” says business partner Joel Danick. “It is our mission to turn the once-dreaded chore of moving into a positive experience.”

Satisfying individual needs
Meeting the needs of community members is a driving force behind the philosophy of all Erickson communities, beginning the moment an individual makes the decision to move. Riderwood’s partnership with Transitional Assistance & Design began from this vision.

“Almost two years ago, we met with John Erickson to discuss our company’s mission, vision, and service solutions,” says Joel Danick. “He felt that Erickson had to reach beyond just welcoming new residents when they arrived at the new community by reaching out in advance to help support their moving process and create a smooth transition.”

How it works
Once an individual has made the commitment to move to a new home at Riderwood, he or she is contacted by the Danicks. After explaining their services, they arrange a free one-hour consultation with the client. Riderwood currently provides each new resident with 12 free hours of service that can be used toward any of Transitional Assistance & Design’s move-in and settlement services.