When seniors decide they’re ready to age in place, the best thing to do next is simplify to make the most of the experience. Every room in the house could do with decluttering, but where should seniors start? The kitchen is a fantastic place to declutter first and home care providers can help. Here are a few of the things seniors can safely get rid of in their kitchens.
Duplicated Kitchen Utensils
Over the years, most kitchens collect a lot of duplicate tools, utensils, and doodads. The problem with that is that these items can take up a lot of space and seniors might forget they’re even there. Removing some of those duplicate items frees up that space and allows seniors to have what they’re actually going to use. Elder care providers can help seniors sort through drawers and narrow down what stays and what can get donated.
Single-use Appliances
Single-use appliances tend to take up a lot of space, usually on a countertop, and they only do one thing. Some of these devices, like a coffee maker, may only need to do that one thing as long as they do it well. A lot depends on how much space seniors have available and how often they use the appliances. Paring these down can help clear counter space and makes the whole kitchen feel lighter.
Super Fancy Dishware
If seniors don’t use fancy dishware often, or at all, it might be time to find it a new home. The good china and the beautiful crystalware could even go to a family member now. This can sometimes mean that these pieces get used more often, and it frees up space seniors might need for other storage. These types of dishware are often family heirlooms, and giving them to family members now allows seniors to see their loved ones enjoy these pieces.
Excess Storage Containers
Who doesn’t have a ton of food storage containers in a cabinet? The big question is whether these containers make sense, have lids that fit, and are in good condition. Seniors can get a lot of great use out of food storage containers for freezer meals and leftovers, but they need to be actually useful. Getting rid of the ones that don’t function well any longer means no one has to dodge the pieces when they fall out of the cabinet.
Anything That Doesn’t Work
Another good category of items to purge from the kitchen is anything that doesn’t work. This might also include items that technically function, but don’t work well for seniors and how they cook or eat. There’s nothing wrong with finding these items new homes, and seniors have more space for the items they do want to keep.
Tackling a project like this alone might feel too big for seniors to do, which is often why it gets put off. Home care providers can help break this task down into smaller jobs, clearing space and rearranging the kitchen so that it works well for how seniors need to use it.
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