About Certified Relocation and Transition SpecialistsTM (CRTS)                                                                                                                      

Senior home transition, the process of moving or downsizing in late life, can be an overwhelming process for senior adults and their families.

In 2004, Nan Hayes and the Senior Transition Society Council founded the Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist (CRTS)TM designation to advance the quality of home transition services, help define industry standards and protect the public as they seek services. In 2006, CRTS became the industry standard and moved forward with accreditation.

Today there are hundreds of Certified Transition Specialists providing assistance to senior clients nationwide.

Certified Transition Specialists are dedicated professionals who provide a spectrum of moving and age-in-place services for senior clients, their families and caregivers. Certified Transition Specialists include aging services specialists, senior living administrators, home care providers, movers, move managers, professional organizers, home staging professionals, Realtors® and other individuals who participate in the high touch, high harm aspects of senior relocation and home transition.

While there is diversity in services, all CRTS professionals:

* Provide a home assessment to determine client needs.
* Create transition timetables.
* Coordinate resources.
* Perform or supervise sorting, packing, moving, downsizing, organizing and resettlement services.

The primary mission of a CRTS is to reduce client stress, promote advocacy during Late Life TransitionsTM and to uphold the CRTS Code of Conduct and Professional Practices.

All CRTS are subject to training, testing, security screening and continuing education requirements and adhere to a Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.

The CRTS designation may be gained by individuals entering senior services and those with established or related businesses. Eligibility requirements and standards for designation are upheld by the Senior Transition Society Council and recognized by related industry trade associations and aging services organizations.