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I have been trying to get a friend in the frame of mind to do what you all are doing (as I am too) but she doesn't budge. She is 82, has two bad knees, gets out of breath, and is overweight. She lives in a split-level house with 3-4 staircases (5-6 steps) and no bedroom or bathroom on the main floor. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to motivate her?
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Does she have any family? Maybe she could start the process by deciding what she wants to give her family or friends. We're 73, and have discussed that with our two kids, at least with regard to dishes. She could make a list of everything. Has she ever done a video inventory for insurance? She might enjoy having that done.
Maybe she hasn't wanted to face the job of paring down - it can certainly be overwhelming. There can be a number of reasons someone might be putting off things like this. Lots of emotions are involved.
As her friend, you're in a good position to discover a way to inject the subject in normal conversation, without seeming pushy. She's fortunate to have a friend in you.
Jim
We all have to make these decisions in our own time or not.
Does she want your help?
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ksdm I'm sorry your friend is suffering. You may want to call your local public health department and see if they have any suggestions. And you may want to contact Medicare and ask them. Goodness, your friend is 82 years of age. There has to be some help out there for her. We pray, and ask this in the name of Jesus, amen, and amen. CB
Note: I got to thinking, perhaps you could have her bedroom moved to the bottom floor where she could have easier access.