Americans are somewhat used to clutter. There is barely one among us that doesn’t live in at least a slightly cluttered home. Whether it’s piles of newspapers on the sideboard or stuffed animals pushed behind the sofa, raising a family and then entering retirement years means dealing with a lot of extra “stuff” in the home. But, did you know that all of that “stuff” can be dangerous?
It’s a fact that one out of every three people over the age of 65 falls every year. It’s also a fact that falling is the number one cause of injury-related fatalities for that age group. With a lot of clutter around – slipping, tripping or falling is a whole lot easier to do.
Not to mention that seniors are at a higher risk of developing hoarding disorders, due to being alone, losing their spouse, depression, loneliness, etc. Hoarding disorders are not only hard on the senior but also hard on the family. Seniors may find that family and friends visit much less often, and that they start feeling more and more out of control of their lives.
Excessive papers, materials, and junk in general can pose fire hazard problems. Consider piles of papers that are mistakenly left on a radiator or space heaters that get accidentally covered by a piece of clothing. Plus, hoarding can lead to mold and mildew problems, heating and air ducts that become blocked, bacteria exposure, and more.
In addition to the physical and mental toll clutter can take on a person, there is also a financial impact. The senior may end up losing their hairbrush or some article or piece of equipment or appliance that they deem necessary. When they can’t find it – they replace it. This not only adds to the amount of “stuff” in the home, it also wastes money.
Organizing the home, by throwing items into “save,” “donate,” and “trash” piles will not only work wonders for the home, it will also work wonders for the senior’s mental attitude and physical well-being. Plus, if you’re ready to sell your home, decluttering will increase its value and your home will sell more quickly.
Seniors who live in the Fallston area who are interested in learning about home care in Cecil County or about how to obtain free referrals for assisted living in Cecil County are invited to contact the Always Best Care Fallston location at 410-877-3787 to set up a free care consultation.
It’s a fact that one out of every three people over the age of 65 falls every year. It’s also a fact that falling is the number one cause of injury-related fatalities for that age group. With a lot of clutter around – slipping, tripping or falling is a whole lot easier to do.
Not to mention that seniors are at a higher risk of developing hoarding disorders, due to being alone, losing their spouse, depression, loneliness, etc. Hoarding disorders are not only hard on the senior but also hard on the family. Seniors may find that family and friends visit much less often, and that they start feeling more and more out of control of their lives.
Excessive papers, materials, and junk in general can pose fire hazard problems. Consider piles of papers that are mistakenly left on a radiator or space heaters that get accidentally covered by a piece of clothing. Plus, hoarding can lead to mold and mildew problems, heating and air ducts that become blocked, bacteria exposure, and more.
In addition to the physical and mental toll clutter can take on a person, there is also a financial impact. The senior may end up losing their hairbrush or some article or piece of equipment or appliance that they deem necessary. When they can’t find it – they replace it. This not only adds to the amount of “stuff” in the home, it also wastes money.
Organizing the home, by throwing items into “save,” “donate,” and “trash” piles will not only work wonders for the home, it will also work wonders for the senior’s mental attitude and physical well-being. Plus, if you’re ready to sell your home, decluttering will increase its value and your home will sell more quickly.
Seniors who live in the Fallston area who are interested in learning about home care in Cecil County or about how to obtain free referrals for assisted living in Cecil County are invited to contact the Always Best Care Fallston location at 410-877-3787 to set up a free care consultation.
