Books abound on how to de-clutter but these do not seem to apply to aging parents. Clutter everywhere in aging parents' home can worry you but you can't make an elder clean up a ... [+] constant mess unless it reaches a dangerous level. The family, or a crew of helpers can clear the clutter and debris, only to find that the aging parents starts right up again after everything is cleaned up. If your aging loved one has a clutter issue and it seems to be getting worse, consider what you can and can’t do. The takeaway is this: if clutter is not endangering your aging parents’ health and safety, you may not be able to fix the situation.

Source: Forbes May 08, 2021 05:26 UTC