Springtime often creates a drive to clean out your home, your desk, your car and just about everything that physically and emotionally constitutes \u2018clutter\u2019 in life. In some cases, projects can be completed more effectively when help is enlisted. Professional organizing is a growing industry which aims to serve a multitude of populations, but can serve a uniquely valuable purpose for the elderly.<\/p>\n
As millions work toward the concept of aging in place, there are different scenarios for the elderly in which a professional organizer can be a helpful resource. For example, if it has been determined that an elderly person is in need of a 24-hour or \u201clive-in\u201d caregiver, the client (or in most cases their family members) need to ensure that a private room with a bed has been established for the caregiver. Live-in caregivers need to have a space so that they can have ample rest in order to do their jobs most effectively. Converting a room which may be used for storage or an office into an extra bedroom for a live-in caregiver is one task a professional organizer can assist with.<\/p>\n
Another example is the process of \u201cdownsizing\u201d with the goal of moving into a smaller and potentially safer living environment. Typical independent and assisted living communities offer living quarters that range from a studio to a 2-bedroom apartment. Belongings that once furnished and decorated a large private house will need to be streamlined to fit in an apartment. Professional organizers can help identify what items are necessary to keep, donate, or sell in the downsizing process. They can also work with the floor plans of the apartment to see what items fit best as all involved parties work to ensure that an elderly loved one can truly thrive in their new environment.<\/p>\n