Relocating later in life brings a unique set of considerations. Whether it’s downsizing from a longtime family home, moving closer to loved ones, or transitioning into a retirement or assisted living community, seniors need more than just boxes and a moving truck—they need compassionate, personalized support. At Exodus Moving & Storage, we understand that every move is personal and unique, especially when it comes to our older adult clients. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help seniors and their families plan a successful, stress-free move.
Why Senior Moves Are Different
Moving is considered one of life’s most stressful events. For seniors, it often includes emotional challenges like leaving a long-time home, letting go of cherished items, or adapting to health and mobility needs. These transitions may also involve working around retirement income or coordinating with caregivers and family members.
Because of these complexities, seniors benefit from working with senior movers who are trained not just in logistics, but in empathy, patience, and communication. Exodus Moving & Storage is proud to be recognized as Silver Certified 55+ Moving Experts, meaning our team is specially trained to meet the needs of older adults with compassion and care.
Step 1: Start with a Personalized Plan
The first step in a successful senior move is creating a plan tailored to your needs. We recommend starting the planning process at least 6-8 weeks before your moving day. This gives you time to:
- Evaluate your new space and determine what items will fit
- Work with family to decide what to keep, donate, sell, or put into storage for the time being
- Schedule packing and transportation services
- Coordinate with senior living staff or community managers if applicable
If you’re working with Exodus, we begin with a free consultation to assess your needs, create a customized move plan, and answer all your questions.
Step 2: Decluttering and Downsizing
One of the biggest challenges seniors face is deciding what to bring to their next home. Downsizing can feel overwhelming, but it also offers a chance to simplify and refresh your living space.
Our team offers guidance and packing help for seniors, including:
- Coordinated timelines for sorting items room by room
- Suggestions for local donation centers and estate services
- Secure packing of sentimental and fragile belongings
We believe every item has a story, and we take care in honoring those stories throughout the process. If you’re unsure about what to bring—or whether everything will fit—we also offer short- and long-term storage solutions to keep your belongings safe until you’re ready.
Step 3: Packing with Care and Clarity
Exodus provides full and partial packing services, and our senior move specialists are trained to handle fragile items, heirlooms, and specialty belongings. We:
- Use clear labeling systems for easy unpacking
- Offer custom crating for delicate or high-value items
- Provide full inventory tracking to ensure nothing is lost or misplaced
Our goal is to keep you comfortable and informed every step of the way.
Step 4: Moving Day Support
On moving day, our crew arrives on time, prepared, and ready to make things as smooth as possible. All of our movers are Silver Certified, and many of our movers have been with us for 5+ years. Our movers understand how to work around mobility aids, provide regular updates, and maintain a calm, courteous demeanor.
We always:
- Ensure accessibility and safety during loading and unloading
- Communicate clearly and frequently
- Coordinate directly with family members or senior communities as needed
Here’s what one customer said about our senior move team:
“We hired Exodus to move us. They communicated clearly from the quote to begin with, to confirming details on exactly what they were moving the week of.
The day of our move, they showed up on time and ready to work. They moved our whole house, drove 20 minutes to the new house, and had us unpacked by 4 pm.
I appreciate their attention to detail, as we had mud at the new house, and they designated different dollies for the mud and clean ones for items going in the house. Thank you so much, Exodus, for having great employees!”
We believe in doing more than delivering boxes—we deliver peace of mind, all in one piece.
Step 5: Settling In and Ongoing Support
The first few days in a new place can be disorienting. We go the extra mile to help you settle in, including:
- Unpacking assistance and basic furniture setup
- Reconnecting electronics or TVs
- Answering any follow-up questions or concerns
We also offer climate-controlled storage options if you’re not ready to bring everything with you or need a little extra time.
Why Choose Exodus?
With over 28 years of experience and a strong reputation throughout Colorado, Exodus Moving & Storage stands apart for our values, service, and local expertise. We are:
- Locally Owned. Locally Involved. We support nonprofits throughout Colorado.
- Certified 55+ Moving Experts focused on senior relocation support.
- Trusted by Realtors and Communities across Northern Colorado and Denver.
- Wheaton Agent of the Year, a recognition of our commitment to excellence.
We’re not just movers. We’re transition partners.
Ready to Plan Your Move?
Planning a move for yourself or a loved one? Our senior move experts are here to help. From downsizing to delivery, we treat every move with compassion and care.
