A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about thrifty spring cleaning all about how you can declutter your home. I was particularly sensitive to the fact that a lot of older adults have physical limitations which may impact them when trying to declutter.
Donation Boxes
A lot of organizations now have donation boxes that you drop stuff off in twenty-four hours a day. They usually take clothing and shoes, so if you have something else to donate you’ll have to go elsewhere. And if you’re not able to drive and drop them off yourself you’ll have to enlist help, but that may not be a barrier for everyone. I’ve personally seen these boxes at malls, schools, and libraries, so check those out.
Animal and People Shelters
Shelters, both for people and animals, are always looking for gently used donations. I know that animal shelters will always take old towels and sheets, and they almost always have drop off boxes as well. I’d gather your donations and then look at the lists from the shelters of what they are looking for.
Furniture Pick-Up Donations
There are quite a few organizations that will come pick up your furniture and donate them to charities. That is something to look into especially if you would have difficulty loading furniture up into your car or a truck yourself. Now, we don’t typically recommend moving furniture around in the house if an older adult has balance or vision issues because it can lead to a fall. However, if you do have furniture to donate, this is a great option.
Written by Brigid Coffey
