![]() ![]() “There’s been a shift in the consciousness of people 70 and over, ” said Ann Lightfoot, a founder of Done & Done Home, a New York City home-organizing company that saw its business double in 2021, and an author of the forthcoming book, “Love Your Home Again.” “They’re like, ‘Oh my God, nobody wants my stuff. In some cases, the inquiries come from grown children on behalf of their aging parents, keen to get ahead on the task so they don’t have to do it alone later. The mood, organizers say, is largely upbeat, with people eager to part with china, furniture and photographs. Professional home organizers are reporting a spike in calls from older customers asking for help sorting through their belongings, seeking to dole out the heirlooms and sentimental items and toss the excess. ![]() But what if you decide to tackle the chore now, while you’re still here to make the decisions?Īs we begin to emerge from a long and deadly pandemic, some older Americans have decided to do just that. ![]() Cleaning out a home can be a morbid, depressing task, often best left until after you’re gone, when it’s no longer your problem. ![]()
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