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