Living the Minimalist Life: How Can Home Care Help?

It seems like the older you get and the more memories you make, the more “stuff” piles up right along with it. It may seem like just a little at a time, but over time it adds up and suddenly your home is cluttered and there’s no space for it all to go. As the saying goes “mess equals stress” and this stress isn’t confined to the home as it can carry over to work, school, finances, etc.

For the elderly, it can be dangerous to have packed rooms that are difficult to maneuver through. Cleaning can also be more of a challenge with so many items to move around, especially the heavier and more fragile ones. Sometimes it’s difficult to have adult children or other family members to help with the decluttering process because it adds tension to the situation. Other times, family lives far away and can’t come assist. If this sounds like yourself or a loved one in your life, we have good news. Home care can help.

               First, it is important to remember that many of the items have sentimental value. Due to this, the whole decluttering process doesn’t need to be done in one long day. There are countless ways to take it slow and ease into the process. A caregiver can come by daily, every other day, weekly, whichever is preferred to help organize, donate, and throw away. A great approach is the 12-12-12 method. Each day of cleaning, you pick 12 items to throw away, 12 items to give away, and 12 items to return to where they belong. A caregiver can help with all of these steps as driving, lifting, and sorting can all be more difficult at an older age. If this isn’t the solution for you, we will work with a schedule that you’re comfortable with.

               Another great resource is unclutterer.com. They write blogs about the advantages of uncluttering to your mental health, finances, etc. They also provide reviews on organizational products for every room in your house.  If you’re looking for advice, products, or tips on general efficiency in your life, this is the perfect place to start! If there’s an idea you find on the site that you’d like to try but aren’t able to do yourself or you need a little extra help we can assist with that. Kore Cares can also help order and pick out any organizational storage units based on what is needed in the home.

If you have any questions at all, give us a call at (605) 275-2344!