What Do I Do? My Parents Are Hoarding

What do I do? My parents are hoarding

Guest Article By Denise Lee  It‘s painful to see people you care about put themselves in a precarious situation. Our natural inclination is to jump in and fix the problem so we can make the situation better. Here’s the rub, our efforts to help can actually worsen the situation. Typically, I get a phone call or…

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Five (5) Resources for Seniors Who Hoard

Five (5) Resources for Seniors Who Hoard

St. Louis Home Care Owner Interviews Professional Organizer About Seniors & Hoarding In February, Gretchen Curry, MSPH our Founder and President conducted an interview (via Zoom) with Denise Lee, the owner of Clear Spaces (www.clearspaces.org). Denise is a Certified Professional Organizer and Certified Senior Advisor. Denise is credentialed as a hoarding specialist with specific credentials…

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A More Hopeful Outcome For A Family Member’s Hoarding

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Guest Article By Denise Lee | February 18, 2021 “Look at this mess! Mom, how can you live this way?” The daughter was clearly upset, but her comments only upset her mom. “Be nice. You don’t have the right to talk to me that way. How I live is my business.” Perhaps you’ve experienced a…

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