Archive for Senior Organizing

On May 6th I presented at the Sterling Heights, Michigan library on the topic of Organizing for the Unexpected and Emergencies. That same week, May 3rd, my mother entered the hospital with a severe blood infection. She has been fighting cancer for 1.5 years.

Organize:  Be Prepared

I shared with the library group about how important it is for individuals and families to BE PREPARED! As I write this article, on May 3oth, I am once again sitting in the hospital room caring for my mother. (Needless to say, it has been a busy hospital and caregiving month – thus the reason for the delay in getting this month’s newsletter published). Read More→

Are you are caregiver for a loved one who is aging?

Have you noticed that “things” are accumulating more in their living space?  Have you tried to get them to do something about it?  Have you tried to do something about it yourself (like throw things away)?

If so, you are just like thousands of people caring for their loved ones.  It can be a challenging and daunting venture.

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Have you ever been helping someone organize or clean their home only to find that they have “left-over” medical care supplies or equipment from a loved one’s illness or injury?

I recently became aware of an organization in the Detroit, Michigan area that can use those supplies, equipment and medications.  The non-profit organization organizes and distributes the supplies locally and internationally.

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Feb
12

Life Event Organizing

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What are some life events that we could help you with? Here are some examples:

  • SENIOR CARE – Organizing to Stay at Home (for safety and mobility)
  • SENIOR CARE – Assistance for Moving to Senior Residential Community
  • ESTATES – Property Distribution to Family / Friends
  • ESTATES – Family Keepsake Preservation
  • ESTATES – Vital Records / Documents Location and Systems
  • DOWNSIZING – to Move to smaller residence or to Stay in same – reclaim space!
  • MOVING – Pre-packing, Unpacking, Settling-In Services, help from beginning to end
  • HOME STAGING – From de-cluttering to feature enhancement – it will look good!
  • SURVIVING SPOUSE – Help adjusting and creating systems for home management

Want to learn more? Contact us today.

Feb
12

About Judy

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In 2004 Judy left the corporate environment to found her own professional organizing company, Clutter Free  Organizing, Inc. To date, Judy and her company of organizers have served clients throughout Michigan and in Georgia, Illinois, and Ohio. They have over 6,000 combined hours of direct professional service with clients.  She has been interviewed by numerous publications and radio shows for her expertise on organizing and productivity. Her expertise is also sought by other professional organizers regarding books, products, and organizing training programs.

Over the past 15 years, Judy has conducted training programs for thousands of participants throughout the United States. She has conducted training on both technical and non-technical topics. The participants have ranged from school youth to homemakers to corporate executives. Her diverse career experience has also provided her with a background in Quality Processes and Systems, Human Behavioral Styles (DISC), and Systems Development.

Judy is skilled in presenting to businesses, organizations, community groups, and others about the benefits and principles of organizing and productivity. She also conducts 1 – 4 day workshops on developing, and implementing organizing plans, completing organizing projects, productivity and time management.