@tcokeefe my husband is 72 (turning 73 in a month) and I am 78. We both have health issues and cannot manage to do major cleaning so recently we have hired a cleaning service. They (a husband and wife team) come in once a month to do the major dusting which includes floorboards, vacuuming, washing floors and cleaning the two bathrooms and kitchen. We do the laundry, change our sheets, wash our dishes and cook basic meals. The cleaning service costs us $175 each month which puts a dent in our budget but it’s worth it. Life is short, why waste it on major cleaning when you could be doing something you enjoy more?

I came across a wall plaque 45 years ago that said “My Home is Clean Enough To Be Healthy And Dirty Enough To Be Happy” and I decided to adopt that attitude! A little dust and clutter won’t kill anyone - obsessing over trying to keep up with others’ idea of cleanliness can. More power to those who are still able to do all the work on their own and I admire them for doing so, but feel no shame in getting help if I can’t manage on my own. 🤷🏼‍♀️