Dear Angel,My sister recently retired and upsized to buy her dream home. She’s thrilled to have the space she felt her home lacked before and was glad not to have to get rid of too much stuff. (She has many collections she … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Your Loved One a Hoarder or a Collector? How to Declutter and Downsize
May 17, 2022 by
Cal, 70, lives alone in his condominium in Fairfax County. He is a widower who is estranged from his adult children. He has lots of “collections” of items that he says he will never part with because they have sentimental value to … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Decluttering Help or Hurt People with Dementia? Two Sides to the Story
February 15, 2022 by
Linda, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, enjoys taking trips to the thrift store. Her intent is to find treasures and collectibles, such as teacups, which she has collected since she was a child. Once in a while, Linda … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Tips for Decluttering and Downsizing When You Don’t Want to Get Rid of Stuff
April 23, 2021 by
Dear Hayek,When my sister and I were over for Easter, my mom asked us if we wanted anything. She has a lot of “treasures” that she’d love for my sister and I to claim. These aren’t the valuables I’m talking about ... they are … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Tips for Seniors Who are Downsizing
September 6, 2019 by
Dear Magic,My parents are downsizing and don’t know where to begin. You seem like a neat bunny without a lot of stuff. What advice can you give seniors who are downsizing?Dawn Sizing --- Dear Dawn,World-renowned … [Read more...]
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