How to keep seniors organize and declutter their homes

Hello, Chealsea here With Solutions for senior’s podcast.

Before I get started today, I would like to thank Home Helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for seniors podcast. If you or your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-01-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

Spring is here and what better thing to do then to spring clean and declutter! Aging loved ones in our lives might not nowhere to start when it comes to decluttering or they may not have the energy too tackle such a project alone. Now this might feel just as overwhelming for you, going into a house that is not yours and cleaning and decluttering. I’m here to help! After today’s episode you’ll feel motivated and confident in helping your loved clean and declutter.
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths among Americans who are over the age of 65, and a disorganized home that is filled to the brim with excess stuff can increase the risk of such accidents.

If the aging loved one in your life who needs help with organizing and decluttering, you may be unsure of where to start. After all, asking someone to simply throw away a lifetime worth of treasured memories and prized possessions is both unfair and impossible. Good news, though, is that there are plenty of less drastic measures that can be taken to help our aging loved one organize and declutter their homes.

Tackle the Living Room First

Consider What to Do with Excess Furniture

Install Storage Solutions

Take Care of Cables

Create a System for Dealing with Mail

Clean Out Medicine Cabinets Regularly

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When it comes to helping your aging loved one organize and declutter, their safety should always be the primary concern. Clutter poses a serious tripping hazard, and it can make it difficult for people with mobility issues to navigate their homes. Decluttering can be difficult, but, by starting with items that don’t hold a lot of sentimental value, you can help them downsize and clear out the excess.

Helping them organize is important, too, as it ensures that they know where everything is when they need it. From keeping daily medications close at hand to coming up with a system for dealing with the mail, taking small steps to improve organization can make a big impact in our aging loved one life.

With patience and understanding, you can make it easier for your aging loved one to remain in their own home as they age. Follow the tips talked about today. Listen to what the person you are helping has to say. They may have some good ideas to help and going down memory lane will mean a lot to them.

Thank you so much for joining me this week. I hope this episode has helped you feel confident and ready to help your aging loved one clean and declutter their home!

Again, I would like to thank home helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for senior’s podcast. If you are your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-401-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

Join me next week for another episode on a common challenge we face while helping our aging loved ones. Stay safe and well.

Article By Halle Summers