Assistance with organizing is often needed when people go through life transitions such as loss of a family member or moving from a family home to a smaller place. Life changes often prompt a change in perspective and suddenly people look at their belongings in a different light.
When physical status changes such as loss of mobility due to illness or surgery, personal safety and independence can be compromised if there is clutter in the living or work area. Seniors can be overwhelmed by possessions they no longer need or use. We like to see their values honored as they oversee the redistribution or preservation of their personal effects.
Lifetime accumulations of collections and memorabilia can take time to go through with sensitivity and care. Not only is there physical sorting of items, but there is a degree of emotional sorting out as well.
As you or someone you care about are thinking about downsizing, think about how to proceed in ways that honor and support the expressed goals, dreams and life of the individual.
We would like to hear about your experiences with working though lifetime accumulations of personal belongings.
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