7 Ruthless Decluttering Tricks Seniors Use to Clear Entire Homes in 48 Hours

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  @southwestflorida2237 · 1 year ago

  Worked as a Hospice RN.  An elderly beautiful woman lying in her last days - friends, husband had passed.  She seemed so frustrated lying in that hospice bed. She stated, she wished she had gotten rid of so much, stuff.  Now knowing others ( kids, sons and daughter in laws…. And their helpful friends ) would be going through all of her personal belongings.  These thoughts did not bring her peace in her final days.  I learned a valuable lesson that day and thank her.

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  @dianer8881 · 7 months ago

  I don't want anyone else going through my things. I'd rather do it myself.

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  @sonyajohnson8859 · 1 year ago

  My son told me that none of my children wanted my stuff.  Rather than be offended, I was liberated.  I thanked him:)

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  @stevec3872 · 1 year ago

  I read once of an elderly couple who were going to travel the world in retirement and intended on doing a Swedish death cleaning. Before though, they asked their children if they wanted anything and were surprised to learn how little they did want.  The truth: nobody really wants your stuff because they have their own stuff.

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  @LifeAfter60V · 1 year ago

  Decluttering isn’t just cleaning — it’s healing.

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  @Dnamehere · 11 months ago

  I’m just giggling that Vivian was not only a full time school teacher, but also in the corporate world and able to do commercial cooking for these giant dinners… like this was one accomplished woman…. 😮😅😂

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  @GingerRyska · 1 year ago

  Now 70, I did this at age 62 when I downsized from a near 3k sq ft home to 770 sq ft. home with no garage. A major challenge because my home was the hub for all sorts of gatherings. I went through this process about 5 times. As time wore on I realized there simply was no space for some of the things I had hoped to find space and purpose for. It's simply been an on-going process for me. Each year I eliminate a bit more. Since downsizing, my home is no longer the gathering hub. I am now the 5th wheel at other gatherings. I still enjoy antiquing but if I buy something that means something has to go immediately. I've always groomed my clothes closet 2X a year so still when I buy a new item, another item MUST be donated. It takes strength and courage to be an elder. One must seek new opportunities. ♥️

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  @amazingwtf · 1 year ago

  Two atics, 2 car garage, 1/3 acre overgrown now, and house full of crap. <br>Handicapped from a blown out back and doctors ignore. &nbsp;Seriously depressed since my son died in 2010. Plus I am ill and can&apos;t find any help. &nbsp;<br>I am more than OVERWHELMED!!<br>I&apos;m going to attempt the 10 min sessions. &nbsp; Wish me luck❤

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  @aljessip2923 · 1 year ago

  This is making me cry—i have felt like there was something wrong with me for being so overwhelmed that I couldn’t do anything or get anywhere.

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  @SecretSquirrel-88 · 1 year ago

  I use the &apos;What if I died and officialdom had to sort through my things&apos; tactic. &nbsp;So no holey socks or underwear gets to stay, no old bedding, no junk mail etc. &nbsp;Whoever does sort through my things will have a nice job, everything I have is clean and in good order. &nbsp;It&apos;s nice to have less.

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  @sharon-f47 · 1 year ago

  &quot;She gave herself permission to be wrong about a few items rather than stay trapped by indecision about everything.&quot; That really resonated with me..

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  @irenecraig8889 · 1 year ago

  I cant imagine having only 48 hours to thoroughly dispose of a lifetime of possessions, and I&apos;ve moved 20+times in my life.

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