Posted on:
September 30th, 2024
Last reviewed:
January 3rd, 2025
Do I need to get rid of my belongings straightaway?
The short answer is no. While it’s a good idea to have a think about making your home safer by getting rid of things that pose a trip-hazard risk, there’s no need to rush to clear everything out if you intend to stay living in your current home. You might have things around you that you want to hold on to if they hold deep meaning for you. Other reasons for holding on to things is that they can make great memory joggers in future, helping you to connect to your past. We’ve got tips on making your home more dementia-friendly here and if you have someone helping you to sort your belongings out, ask them to: *Only clear things out for health and safety reasons *Help you to organise the things you want to keep. Buy lidded boxes and store these away from stairs, main thoroughfares and heat sources. Take photos or draw pictures and stick these to the outside of boxes so you know what’s inside *Take photos of the things you agree to get rid of to help you remember them *If possible, put items that are important to you in storage somewhere For things that you really hold close to your heart, let people know that you do not want to part with them. You can find more advice here .Other relevant FAQs you might like...
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