Spring cleaning season is almost here, and if you’re parents are like most seniors, they have a ton of stuff in their basement, on their kitchen table, and even on the floors of their home. This post from our sister blog gives some great advice and options for how you can clear the clutter, make some money while doing it, and even gives tips on how adult children can convince their mom or dad that the treasures of old need to go. Click here to be directed to the post.
Posted by: Bert Copple | February 29, 2008
Spring Cleaning 101 for the Elderly: Options from Organizing to ebay
Posted in Bert Copple, Birmingham, Home Instead Senior Care, Michigan, Oakland County Michigan, Sandwich Generation, caregiving, companionship, elderly, seniors, stress | Tags: clutter, ebay, moving dad, moving mom, organization, spring cleaning
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