(Indianapolis, IN) October 4, 2005 - Indiana residents age 65+ represent over 12% of the population in Indiana. One third of the state’s population is over the age of 45. And, according to statistics from the Indiana Business Research Center, these numbers will only continue to grow. The U.S. Bureau of the Census projects an 87% increase in the number of “Baby Boomers” and seniors in the next 15 years. A new Indiana service (www.SmoothMovesForSeniors.com) serves that population and their adult children in the Indianapolis region.

The goal of Diana and Ron Beam, founders of SmoothMovesForSeniors.com is finding the best solutions for maintaining a high quality of life for Indianapolis Seniors and their families. Diana, a former long-term care administrator, says that her current work with seniors and their families is focused on preserving quality of life. Reviewing all options – from aging in place to assisted living and full-care facilities – will reveal the best options for individual seniors and their families.

The Census indicates the number of seniors has grown by 3.1 million since 1993 and they now represent one of every eight Americans. The baby boomer generation, born between 1947 and 1964, is “the largest demographic group now contemplating its senior years” according to recent government reports.

Dramatic growth for this demographic increases the need for environments that permit safe, independent lifestyles for as long as possible. The Beams, “RightSizing” specialists and real estate brokers, wanted to be sure the needs of Indianapolis area seniors were being met on all levels. They were concerned that senior needs were taking second place to property decisions when the time came to evaluate lifestyle options for seniors.

“Senior needs can range from minimal to full-service,” said Ron Beam, “We launched SmoothMovesForSeniors.com to assist senior citizens who need help securing ethical maintenance and domestic services as they evaluate their current home for aging in place. We also help seniors assess other living options.” The Beams encourage seniors and their families to make long-term decisions together and to be supportive of each other while they prepare both physically and emotional for a series of natural changes in lifestyle needs.

“Our goal is helping aging parents and their adult children to reduce worry, and enjoy life more,” said Diana Beam. “With our resources and service background, we help people locally, often working with far-flung adult children who have parents who live locally. It’s hard for the “sandwich generation” to meet the demands of their own children while worrying about the needs of their parents. We try to help minimize these modern difficulties.”

Ron Beam said, “Our website is brand new and we continue to add resources to help our local residents and individuals across the nation to get the information they need to make (or to help others make) these important decisions.”

For additional information contact:
Ron and Diane Beam at 800-664-5541 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About Smooth Moves For Seniors:
Diana is a senior advocate and serves on the Committee for Building a Senior-Friendly Indianapolis, is a member of Partnerships for Aging, Community Coordinator for AARP, a member of the Senior Real Estate Society and serves the Senior Sentinels Speaker Bureau. Ron, well versed in the areas of universal design, optimum accessibility and building assessments, has served as a building consultant for communities designed for residents age 55+. He helps seniors evaluate their current residence and other properties for their long-term needs. Together they are the SmoothMovesForSeniors.com team.

“Smooth Moves for Seniors” and “RightSizing for Real Estate” are trademarks of SmoothMovesForSeniors.com.