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Organizing for Injury or Illness

9/23/2020

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When problems arise, my organizer brain immediately takes in the situation and starts looking for ways to improve the physical environment in order to make it more functional. Such has been the case recently. I have just returned from two and a half weeks of assisting my mom who is recovering from a broken hip.

Long term illnesses or injuries, such as my mom's, can make it difficult for a person to function comfortably within his or her normal surroundings. The more that can be done to accommodate the recovering person's needs and abilities, the more comfortable that person will be physically, mentally, and emotionally. Often a few simple changes can make a big difference in a person's ability to comfortably do for themselves as much as possible. 

In this post, I would like to share some suggestions for things you can do to make the physical environment more user-friendly for someone who is recovering from a serious illness or injury. 
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Remove Obstacles

One of the first things I did after arriving at my mom's house was to remove the throw rugs from her bathroom floor. They may serve a useful purpose, but in her current situation they are more of a hazard than a help. I washed them and set them aside to be replaced later when she is stronger and better able to get around. 

A person suffering from a serious illness is often in a weakened state. This can also be true of someone who has been injured seriously. Anything you can do to help them get around more easily is desirable. This may mean moving furniture around temporarily to create a more direct path from point A to point B. Look around the environment with new eyes searching for anything that could be a tripping hazard, sharp corner, obstacle, or other potential danger and find a way to minimize the risk. 

Make Things Accessible

A person who is seriously injured or ill is likely to have limited mobility. They may be bed-ridden or just camped out on the sofa for a time. Their ability to reach things and do simple tasks is probably reduced. This can be tremendously trying. Finding ways to make things easier to access will help them retain a degree of independence and greatly reduce their level of frustration. Some of my favorite solutions include:
  • Using clear plastic bins with handles to group items within a cupboard.  My favorites are actually designed for organizing the refrigerator, but they work great just about anywhere. The handles make them easy to grip, and they slide nicely in and out of the cupboard making it painless to reach items deeper in the cabinet. They function like pull out shelves, only they are much less expensive and easier to "install". Instead of the shelf moving, the contents of the cupboard slide in and out inside the bin. As an added bonus, they come in a wide variety of sizes, so you're sure to find one that fits your needs. 
  • For the person who is bed-ridden or sofa bound, a tabletop organizer is a great way to keep all the essentials within arm's reach. 
  • A bedside storage organizer is another great way to keep regularly used items close at hand. One side slips under the mattress to hold the caddy in place, and the other side hangs down beside the bed. They come with multiple pockets for storing reading material, glasses, phone, remote control, and more.

Utilize Effective Tools


We are fortunate to live in a world where energy saving, work reducing devices abound. What's more, many of these gadgets are specifically designed for people with limited mobility, strength, energy, and/or dexterity. Here are some examples of tools designed to make doing basic household tasks easier.
  • After using a long-handled dustpan with broom I will never go back. Why bend over and sweep, sweep, sweep when you can stand upright to accomplish the same task? This is a must for anyone who has difficulty stooping or bending, and I highly recommend it for even the most agile housekeepers. 
  • Hefting heavy laundry baskets or  hampers can be hard on even the most hale among us. For someone with strength and mobility issues, it presents a real challenge. A wheeled laundry hamper with retractable handle is a great way to transport laundry without having to heft it. I personally prefer one with a retractable handle because wheeling it from one place to another does not require stooping or bending. 
  • Vacuuming is another task that can be impossible for someone struggling with illness or injury. A robot vacuum cleaner will do the work for you on the schedule you select. My daughter and son-in-law have a robo vacuum. They named it Dusty, and my granddaughter considers it a member of the family. It appears in all her drawings of her family.
  • A reacher grabber tool can solve a myriad of challenges. I use mine to get socks out of the way back of my stack-able washing machine. Otherwise I have to get on my hands and knees and crawl half way in the washer! It's great for reaching items overhead or under foot and perfect for reducing back strain and other discomforts. 
  • When my husband broke his arm, the occupational therapist introduced us to this non-slip material. It's double-sided, easy to clean, and can be cut to any shape you need. Use it to keep items from sliding on a flat surface or for gripping things. 
  • I first discovered Eco Cloths while working at a specialty kitchen store, and I love them! These tightly woven micro-fiber cloths clean with just water. No chemical cleansers required. I recommend them for any household, but they are especially nice for people with limited mobility and dexterity because all you need is a damp cloth. No juggling a spray bottle while wielding a cloth. These cloths allow you to clean with one hand. 
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Often a person recovering from serious illness or injury spends a good deal of their time either in bed or lounging on a sofa. It can be frustrating to be confined to a small space, but there are a variety of products available to help make the experience more comfortable, and possibly even more productive. Here are a few of my favorites:
  • We got my mom this tablet pillow last fall when she was recovering from pneumonia, and she loves it! She has gotten so much use out of it. It makes working or watching on a tablet easy and comfortable. 
  • Depending on the type of headboard you have, it can be almost impossible to sit up comfortably in bed. This bedrest back support pillow allows you to have comfortable back and arm support. What's more, it can be used in other locations as well to include on the floor. 
  • I recently purchased this breakfast tray for my mom, and it is working out wonderfully. In addition to eating off the tray, she uses it to write on, prop her tablet pillow on, pay bills and balance her checkbook on. You could also play solitaire or other card games on it to pass the time in bed. As a bonus, when not in use, the legs fold under to create a slim profile that can easily be stored within reach between a bed and night stand. ​
  • This bed wedge pillow set relieves a variety of discomforts from acid reflux to back pain and more. It can even help reduce snoring. One section allows you to rest in a semi-recumbent position, and the other section can be used to elevate the legs. 
  • This lap desk offers another alternative to the breakfast tray and serves many of the same functions. What I like about this option is the cushy base which rests comfortably on your lap. I also like the slot on the top for propping up a cell phone. 
  • TV trays are great for serving food to a sofa bound person. They can also be nice for someone confined to their bed. Sometimes it's nice to sit up and swing your legs around and work or eat off of a hard surface for a change of position and perspective. 
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Bathroom safety is often a concern for someone who is recovering from illness or injury. In our family we have found the following items to be particularly helpful in providing needed support and comfort. 
  • This tension mounted security pole is great for helping a person with mobility issues get up and down safely and comfortably. I love the swivel feature that allows you to move the handle section out of the way when needed. 
  • My mom's most recent injury has really highlighted for me the value of handrails and grab bars, particularly in the bathroom. Install them near the toilet, shower, and tub to make transitions safe and smooth. 
  • A good sturdy shower chair makes bathing possible for a person with limited mobility or strength. Bathing is something few of us really want assistance with, so anything that allows a person to bathe independently without fear of injury is a blessing. 
  • I can't recommend removable shower heads enough whether or not you're recovering from an illness or injury. In addition to making bathing easier, they also make cleaning the shower or tub simpler. For a person who needs to shower while seated, they are an absolute must. 
  • We recently discovered this toilet seat riser with handles in conjunction with my mom's recovery. Like bathing, most people strongly prefer to get on and off the toilet by themselves. This allows a person with strength and mobility issues to maintain that coveted independence. 
  • A good non-slip bath mat is recommended for any household, but it is particularly important for people at risk for falls. 
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While working at the kitchen store, I discovered some really great kitchen gadgets designed to make accomplishing basic tasks simple and pain free for people with strength and dexterity challenges.  Here are some of my favorites.  
  • My mom has used porcelain dishware for years, but these dishes are heavy, especially when lifted in a stack. My mom is 4'11" tall, and the dishes go in a cupboard above her head. A better, safer solution was clearly needed. This set of lightweight all-purpose dishware is perfect for her needs. In addition to being lightweight, they are eco-friendly, unbreakable, microwave and dishwasher safe. What more could you want from a set of dishware?
  • A good jar opener is a must for anyone with grip issues. I like this one that mounts under the cabinet because it doesn't take up valuable space in a drawer. It also works on pretty much any size jar. 
  • My husband got this kitchen multi-tool set for my mother for Christmas last year, and I'm totally getting one for us after using hers. There isn't a package you can't open with one of these tools. As a person with arthritis, I appreciate the pain free options these tools provide. 
  • This easy pour spout makes it possible for weak hands to pour milk or juice from a jug without spilling. 
  • My kids got me an electric can opener a couple of years ago, and it seriously brings me joy! It never even occurred to me that I needed one, but I wouldn't want to live without it now that I have one. It's another amazing tool for opening stuff without pain, and it's fun to use!
  • The Zyliss Easy Pull Food Chopper is hands-down my favorite kitchen tool. Just give the handle a few pulls and you're done! It's so easy, and it's fun. It makes a tedious, and potentially tiring task, quick and simple. We affectionately refer to ours as the "duck chopper" because of the noise it makes when you pull the string. 
  • Lastly, I recommend a set of kids' safety knives for anyone with shaky hands, difficulty gripping, or limited hand strength. My grand kids are able to cut, slice, and dice a vast range of foods using their knives, all without fear of injury. Why can't that be true for an adult as well? It may not be ideal, but it's way better than cutting yourself.  
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As you can see, organizing for injury or illness is not complicated, but it does take some thought. The key is to identify specific needs and work from there to find the best solution. Anything you can do to make a recovering person more comfortable and better able to enjoy some independence is highly desirable! 
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Organizing Your Home to Sell

9/16/2020

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For the past month or so my husband and I have been looking at houses with the intent of buying. We've been to numerous open houses, and we've done multiple private walk-throughs with our realtor.  We've been in newly constructed homes and homes that have seen a lot of life. Some of these homes were empty, some were staged to sell, and still others had a decidedly lived-in vibe.

​As I walk through other people's homes, I find myself taking mental notes regarding best practices for organizing a home to sell, notes that I fully intend to use when the time comes to put our current home on the market. Some of my tips will only apply to homes that are going to be viewed while occupied. Others are applicable whether or not your home is occupied while on the market. 

Declutter


It will come as no surprise that my first tip for organizing your home to sell is to declutter. It takes effort, I know, but it is effort well spent. Not only will it help you to sell your current home, it will make moving and settling into your new home that much easier. 

Keep the following in mind as you declutter:
  • Allow more time than you think you will need - The moment you decide to sell your home is the moment your decluttering should begin (if not before!). This is true even if you don't plan to put your home on the market for months. It is going to take longer than you think to do a thorough, whole house declutter. Even with a thorough declutter, you will most likely find yourself wondering "Why did we keep this?" as you unpack in your new location. It happens. Your efforts will be much more effective if you are able to work in chunks over several weeks or months as opposed to making a mad dash at the last minute.
  • Work with the new house in mind -  Even if you haven't purchased a new home yet, you can use the idea of moving to both motivate and inform your decluttering process. This is an opportunity to rethink your relationship with stuff. Consider carefully how you would like the new space to function and feel, and only keep those things that support your vision. Instead of focusing on what you have to get rid of, try concentrating on what you want to keep. It's a process I call Positive Purging, and it is a great way to reduce the anxiety and guilt often associated with getting rid of things. 
  • Work systematically - Systematic decluttering can be approached in a variety of ways. The two most common methods are decluttering according to categories such as books or clothing, or decluttering individual spaces one a time. In either case, the idea is to work on one area until it is completed before moving on to the next category or space. It doesn't really matter which method you decide to employ, but it is important to choose a method and stick with it. Doing so will help you track your progress.
  • Pack as  you go - As you identify items you are keeping, but that you do not need at the old house, consider packing those things up in preparation for your upcoming move. This will save you time and energy later by limiting the number of times each item in your home passes through your hands before making it onto the moving truck. Keep in mind that the intent is to declutter the home you are selling, so you may want to consider renting a storage unit for a couple of months rather than piling up boxes in corners and closets. 
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Organize


Organizing and decluttering are not the same thing, but they do go hand in hand. Decluttering is the process of removing excess stuff from your life, while organizing is about what you do with the stuff you're keeping. One definition of organizing is to systematize. Systems are at the heart of the organizing process.

The old adage "A place for everything and everything in it's place" (attributed to Benjamin Franklin) is well-known. However, there is more to systematizing (or organizing) than simply finding a place to put stuff. True organization is designed to be functional. This means that everything is in a logical place where it can be (relatively) easily retrieved and easily returned when no longer in use. 

There really is no way to sell a home without inviting people in to look at it, and potential buyers want to see all of it. If I'm considering buying your home, you can bet I'm going to open your cupboards because I want to see if you have soft close doors or pull out shelves or other nifty features that interest me. I'm going to open your closets to get a feel for their storage capacity and the layout of the shelving and rods. I'm even going to pull back the shower curtain to examine the condition and quality of the tub/shower. I'm not doing it because I'm nosy. I'm doing it because I want to determine if your space will meet my needs. As a potential buyer, I'm there to judge. 

The good news is, you can do a lot to ensure that potential buyers judge your home favorably. One such thing is organizing. Cupboards, closets, pantries, and storage areas that are neatly arranged and well organized appear bigger and more functional and leave home searchers feeling impressed with the space. In contrast, a cluttered closet or pantry leaves people feeling like the space is insufficient to meet their needs. 

Clean House


I recommend doing a thorough, top to bottom, inside and out cleaning of your home before you put it on the market. Now's the time to actually tackle all those tasks you've been meaning to do for ages like washing the windows, cleaning the carpets, de-gunkifying grout lines, dusting baseboards, and so forth. Pressure wash your home's exterior as well. Depending on your schedule and budget, you might consider hiring professionals to do some or all of the work. 

I can't promise you that home buyers will notice the work you put into cleaning, but I can promise you they will notice if you don't. Even something as simple as failing to sweep the floors before a viewing can be a turn off to potential buyers. 
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Keep up the  Exterior


A buyer's first and last impression of your home occurs outside, so it's worth the effort to keep up the curb appeal. A well-manicured lawn and tidy flower beds leave people feeling impressed. On the flip side, a weed-infested landscape shouts "You've got your work cut out for you!" 
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On our very first day of house hunting we visited a home that looked great in the pictures, but I knew before we entered the door that I wasn't interested in buying that house. There were tons of flowerbeds surrounding the house and pool, all of which were completely overgrown, and both the side porch and front porch were in serious need of refinishing or replacing. As a potential buyer all I saw was weeks of hard work and a whole lot of expense.

Fix the Little Things


Leaking faucets, loose hinges, wobbly stair rails, stained ceilings, and other common flaws are a turn off to potential buyers. Take the time to complete these sorts of simple repairs before inviting house hunters into your home. 

Paint


Repainting interior walls is not always necessary in order to sell a home, but there are certainly circumstances in which it makes a big difference. If your walls are painted in the matte finish applied by most builders, you should consider painting. Matte paint has a dull, uninspiring quality to it, it shows off smudges and flaws, and it's difficult to clean.

A Major Undertaking


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We were living in the United Arab Emirates when my husband purchased our current home on a business trip back to the United States. I did not see the house except in pictures until the day we closed on it. The house was eight years old at the time, and the matte finish on the walls was definitely showing its age. I had planned to do some painting of interior walls just to give the house my own touch, but I quickly realized that every wall in the house needed to be repainted just to cover up nearly a decade's worth of dirt and grime. Needless to say, it was a major undertaking. Had I seen the house in person, I would definitely have thought twice before sealing the deal. 
If you have bold colors on your walls, this is another instance in which you should definitely consider painting before attempting to sell. The more widely appealing your home's interior the better. Anything that communicates work to be done will cause potential buyers to think twice. 

As an example, I had a home saved on Zillow that I really liked except for the fact that there were several rooms that would need to be repainted. One of the bedrooms was a vibrant fuschia color. Another was painted a vivid purple. The focal wall in the living room was dark coffee brown, and that wall, which extends about 20 feet high to a vaulted ceiling, proved to be the clincher for me. There is no way we could paint it ourselves. We would have to hire a professional, and it would need to be done before we could move in. Ultimately, I unsaved the house. I just don't think I like it THAT much. 

Be Careful Where You Stash Stuff


Showing a home while you're living in it provides a number of challenges. Not least of these is the constant need to keep things tidy. It can be tempting when you are busy to take short cuts. At a recent open house we attended, we pulled back the shower curtain to examine the tub and found it to be overflowing with stuff. The owners, perhaps in an attempt to make the closets look more spacious, had removed a bunch of stuff and tossed in the tub where they no doubt hoped it would remain out of sight. While a tub full of stuff is not a deal breaker, it does communicate something to house hunters that is less than positive. If you feel the need to stash stuff during a viewing of your home, try putting it in your car!
Every step you take to organize your home to sell is time and effort well spent. It will help you sell your current home, but it will also help you prepare for your move and get organized on the other end. 
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