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A 33-page printable planning guide that helps older adults and family caregivers clear clutter in a way that is safe, kind, and realistic.

It turns advice from Senior Safety Advice into worksheets, decision tools, and practice scenarios you can write in.


What Is Inside This Workbook

  • Welcome and Words to Know: Who the workbook is for, how to use it, and plain-language definitions of key terms
  • Starting Point Assessment: Check where you are now, rate each room, and name your top priorities
  • Your Vision: Questions that help you decide what you want your home to give you, ending in a “North Star” sentence
  • Why We Hold On: Ten common reasons people keep things, each with a gentle way forward
  • Safety First: A Clear Path Test and hazard log that help you spot trip hazards and blocked routes
  • Room-by-Room Plan: An area inventory and an 8-week session calendar to break a big job into short sessions
  • Decision Tools: A five-pile sorting guide, item questions, a sentimental items worksheet, and a Maybe Box log
  • Big Feelings: Prompts for guilt, attachment, fear of the wrong choice, and regret
  • Working Together: A support team planner, team ground rules, a conversation guide for caregivers, a page for older adults to share what matters, and a family keepsake tracker
  • Paper and Mail: A mail and paper plan and a junk drawer challenge
  • Donate and Pass On: Where items can go, questions to ask donation centers, and a donation tracker
  • Organizing Tools: Tool ideas, a “before you buy” guide, a tool plan, and an easy-reach map
  • What Would You Do?: Six made-up scenarios with writing space and “Things to consider” notes
  • My Action Plan: Priorities, next steps with target dates, 30/60/90-day goals, contacts, and a celebration log
  • Resources and Next Steps: Where to find a professional organizer, a Senior Move Manager, or local eldercare help, plus further reading

Written for older adults decluttering their own homes and for family caregivers helping a parent or loved one.

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Important Disclaimer: This printable workbook is for educational purposes only. It is not medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, and it does not replace guidance from a doctor, occupational therapist, attorney, or other qualified professional. Every person and home is different, so please check with an appropriate professional about your own situation. The scenarios are made-up examples. Completing this workbook does not guarantee safety, prevent falls or injuries, or lead to any particular result.

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