I have just visited my 93 year old aunt. She is drowning in clutter. It's not hoarder next door levels, as she has carers and the place is clean. They also ensure piles of paper don't build up. But every room is full of crappy ornaments and knick knacks, cushions, slippers, shoes, pictures, tons of cardboard boxes of god knows what, and last time I went into her loft I couldn't believe what she had up there. Masses of furniture including wash basins and a toilet, plus bags and bags of her late husband's belongings and clothing (he died 15 years ago). I knew things were bad but I had not been upstairs for a while.
She wants me to help her decide which items to leave to people in her will! No one in the family will want anything, as far as I can see. It will also take months to itemise and and decide. I have said we can start with a drawer of jewellery. There is nothing valuable in it, as it's almost all costume jewellery, but at least it's all in one drawer and I can do an inventory if nothing else.
She is an example for me to follow though. I will definitely not get to a great age before having a massive clear out!
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