The Importance of Having a Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your Seniors

As the world shakes off another winter, it’s spring cleaning season once again. As senior care experts, we know how important a clean and clutter-free home can be for seniors. For some, spring cleaning might seem like a big job to tackle. But the benefits for seniors, especially those who require – or may soon require – senior care are too big to sweep under the rug. Here are 4 home care tips to make spring cleaning easy when caring for a senior loved one.

Have a Plan.

Before you start cleaning, make a checklist of the areas you need to cover and tasks that you want to accomplish. Go over this plan with your loved one and use their input to add to, modify, and improve your cleaning goals.

Invite Other Family or Friends to Help.

Cleaning as a team makes spring cleaning easier and faster. More importantly, it gives you an excuse to get friends and family together, providing your loved one with the company. Treat your loved one to a home-cooked meal or to dinner on the town with you and your fellow cleaners when the job is finished.

Involve Your Loved One.

As any senior care expert can tell you, getting your loved one involved in any task is important. With spring cleaning, your loved one will be able to provide useful information about what should stay, what should go, and what should be moved for improved accessibility. Even better, if your loved one has the strength to help with lighter tasks, cleaning can be great exercise.

Go After Clutter First.

Getting rid of clutter helps improve home safety. It also makes it easier to clean. Organize items and get rid of unused clothing, furniture, and appliances. It will make your job easier and your loved one’s home safer.

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