Clutter

Did you inherit items from your parents or other loved ones? Does your home contain keepsakes passed down from one generation to the next? And what will happen to those “heirlooms” once you pass away? Are your children or other loved ones willing and/or able to take possession? This dilemma-…

Happy Fall Prevention Awareness Week! From September 21 – September 25th, the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is marking this awareness campaign by publishing materials designed to highlight the threat of falls to older adults and the measures you can take to lower your risk and keep yourself injury-free, especially inside…

We know from previous posts that there’s a lot of interest among agebuzz readers in the problems and process of getting rid of long-held possessions and decluttering or downsizing your home. You’ve probably heard the term the “Great Wealth Transfer” to describe the massive transfer of wealth expected to happen…

Did you know that this past Monday, March 2nd, was “National Old Stuff Day?” Apparently, every year, March 2nd is set aside as a day to remind us all of the “old stuff” (as opposed to the old people) that clutter and fill our lives. It’s a moment to take…

The new year is often the time to take stock of your living space, see what clutter you can cull, and make your space fresh and inviting. But for those of us with vision or balance problems, or maybe just the occasional klutzy foot, there’s another reason to clear those…

It’s a perennial problem, no matter the season. While Spring is often associated with cleaning, a late-in-the-year review of our possessions may also be a good idea, especially as the holidays and the new year approach. Almost all of us have more stuff than we actually need, and for many,…