Helping Older Adults Declutter Using Storage

Helping your parents sort through a lifetime of belongings can be a deeply emotional process. What looks like clutter to you might hold decades of memories for them. Whether they’re preparing to downsize, facing mobility changes, or showing signs of hoarding, even the mere suggestion of decluttering can stir up resistance, sentimentality, and stress.

That’s where storage becomes a compassionate solution. This suggestion makes it clear you’re not asking your parents to throw everything out—you’re offering a safe space to store cherished treasures and preserve the feelings that accompany them.

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