Senior Downsizing & Gentle Support

Service Description

Senior Downsizing & Gentle Hoarding Support 🧓🏻💞 1. Compassionate Approach First     •    Building trust and patience into the process     •    Listening to stories attached to items before decisions are made     •    Using phrases like:     •    “Would you like to keep this where you can see it or store it safely?”     •    “Tell me about this item — what does it mean to you?” 💬 “We move at your pace — your voice and memories matter most here.” 📦 2. Downsizing With Dignity     •    Helping seniors:     •    Sort into meaningful categories (Keep, Pass Down, Donate, Discard)     •    Identify what serves their current lifestyle and space     •    Choose what legacy items to pass on with intention (to family, museums, charities)     •    Creating systems that feel familiar, not foreign (e.g. baskets instead of bins, labels with pictures) 🧠 3. Gentle Hoarding Support     •    Respecting that letting go is emotionally complex, not about “mess”     •    Small, safe wins first: one drawer, one corner, one shelf     •    Avoiding shame — focusing on safety, function, and emotional comfort     •    Celebrating progress without pressure 🔁 “We’re not throwing things away — we’re choosing what stays close, and what can be shared or honored in other ways.” 🏡 4. Environment Reset     •    Making space safe and easier to navigate (especially for aging in place):     •    Clear walkways     •    Low-risk storage     •    Easy-access daily essentials     •    Honoring style and sentimentality:     •    Keeping heirlooms visible, not boxed away     •    Framing or displaying photos, notes, or favorite textures 🌱 5. Sustainable and Legacy-Minded Donation     •    Partnering with local charities, family networks, or vintage buyers     •    Creating legacy boxes: a small, curated archive of personal history     •    Offering the option to digitize documents, photos, or recipes Text or email me to schedule a FREE Initial Consultation Call.