It’s National Clean Your Room Day! It’s important to maintain your living area clean not only for peace of mind, but also for safety.
Clutter in your home may even pose problems for seniors in creating a risk of falling or other fall-related injuries. You can contact the Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for a Fall Prevention risk assessment. This service is free for eligible seniors and includes a screening, education, evidence-based exercise classes and home safety modifications.
For organization of your living space, you can follow the popular Home Edit method, which focuses on four steps: edit, categorize, contain, and maintain. This method starts with the “edit” step, which focuses on getting rid of things in your home that you no longer need. The “edit” foundation is important, so you don’t spend time organizing things that you otherwise be donating or getting rid of anyway. For more detailed descriptions for each step, click here.