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Navigating transformative transitions, especially for seniors, can be a complex process, encompassing emotional, logistical, and organizational challenges. A Call to Order Professional Organizer specializes in Senior Move Management, providing invaluable assistance during these pivotal moments. The key lies in their comprehensive approach, blending empathy with efficiency. They work closely with seniors and their families to understand unique needs and preferences, ensuring a smooth transition while minimizing stress. From decluttering and downsizing to coordinating logistics and setting up the new space, A Call to Order Professional Organizer  brings a personalized touch to every step. Their expertise extends beyond mere physical organization; they also offer emotional support, recognizing the sentimental value attached to belongings and guiding clients through thoughtful decision-making. With A Call to Order Professional Organizer, transformative transitions become a positive experience, promoting a sense of order, comfort, and a seamless move to the next chapter of life.Tips for a successful senior move management experience with A Call to Order Professional Organizer include early planning and open communication. Begin the process well in advance to allow ample time for decision-making and avoid unnecessary stress. Communicate openly about preferences, sentimental items, and concerns to ensure a personalized approach. Take advantage of the expert guidance provided by A Call to Order, allowing them to tailor their services to meet specific needs. Embrace the opportunity to declutter and downsize, focusing on creating a living space that aligns with the senior's current lifestyle. Finally, trust the process and lean on the support of A Call to Order Professional Organizer to turn what could be a daunting task into a positive and organized transition

As we age, our connections with loved ones become more important than ever. Family and friends provide us with support, love, and a sense of belonging. However, lifes changessuch as downsizing, moving to a new home, or even the natural progression of timecan sometimes make it challenging for seniors to maintain those vital connections. At A Call to Order Professional Organizers, we understand the emotional and physical transitions seniors face, and we are dedicated to helping them preserve meaningful relationships. Through thoughtful organizing, compassionate communication, and creating spaces for togetherness, we aim to strengthen the bonds between seniors and their loved ones, ensuring that these relationships flourish even through lifes changes.Creating Spaces for ConnectionThe physical environment we live in plays a crucial role in fostering emotional connections. By organizing your home in a way that encourages family and friends to gather, youre creating a welcoming space for relationships to deepen.Designing Living Spaces for Gathering: One of the best ways to nurture relationships is to ensure your home is set up for easy and comfortable socializing. Whether its a cozy living room for long conversations, a dining area where everyone can gather around the table, or a quiet corner for one-on-one bonding, the layout of your space can influence the way you interact with others. At A Call to Order, we help seniors organize and rearrange their homes so that every room feels open and inviting. Simple changes, like decluttering a guest bedroom or clearing space around the dining table, can make a huge difference in how you and your loved ones spend time together.Making Room for Family Memories: Over the years, we all collect memoriesphotographs, heirlooms, mementosthat tell the story of our lives and relationships. These keepsakes are not just items; they are touchstones that remind us of the people we care about. By displaying family photos or organizing cherished memorabilia in a thoughtful way, you can create spaces that invite conversation and reflection. We at A Call to Order help you curate these special items so theyre displayed beautifully, allowing your home to tell the story of your familys love and shared experiences.Nurturing Emotional Bonds through CommunicationCommunication is key to maintaining strong relationships, but for many seniors, it can become more difficult to stay in touch as they age. Physical distance, health issues, or simply feeling overwhelmed by lifes changes can create barriers. Thats why its so important to find ways to make communication easier and more meaningful.Technology Made Simple: Staying connected with loved ones, no matter where they are, is easier than ever with todays technology. However, for some seniors, the learning curve can be steep. We help bridge that gap by offering simple organizational systems for managing contacts, appointments, and even basic tech setup. By organizing your communication toolswhether its ensuring that your phone and email are easily accessible, setting up video calls with family, or creating a system to keep track of important dateswe ensure that you stay connected to the people who matter most.Organized Communication Plans: In addition to technology, creating an intentional plan for staying in touch can strengthen bonds. We can help you create a communication calendar that sets aside regular times to call, visit, or write to loved ones. Whether its a weekly phone call with grandchildren or planning family visits, having a structured plan makes it easier to maintain connections. A Call to Order can assist in organizing your schedule so that reaching out to loved ones becomes a seamless part of your routine.Fostering Moments of ConnectionBuilding meaningful connections isnt just about organizing physical spaces or creating communication plansits also about being present and making time for the people you care about.Create Intentional Time for Loved Ones: Life can get busy, but making time for those closest to us is essential for maintaining strong relationships. This can be as simple as setting aside a regular time each week for a meal with family or spending time with a close friend. We often forget how the smallest gesturessending a card, making a phone call, or having a cup of tea togethercan strengthen emotional bonds. At A Call to Order, we encourage seniors to build these moments into their daily routines, helping you carve out intentional time for the people you love.Organize for Stress-Free Socializing: When your home is organized and free from clutter, it becomes a more relaxing place to host family and friends. Removing the stress of searching for things or cleaning up allows you to focus on what really matters: spending quality time with the people you care about. By decluttering common areas and organizing your space for ease of use, we ensure that you feel confident and comfortable inviting loved ones over, making your home a welcoming place for socializing.At A Call to Order Professional Organizers, we believe that senior years are a time for strengthening the bonds with family and friends that matter most. By creating spaces for connection, simplifying communication, and fostering intentional moments of togetherness, we help seniors maintain and deepen these cherished relationships. Our goal is to make it easier for you to stay connected with the people who bring joy, comfort, and meaning to your life.Whether youre looking to reorganize your home, streamline your communication tools, or simply create more space for togetherness, were here to support you every step of the way. Let us help you build a home and routine that not only brings peace and comfort but also enhances the relationships that make life so special.

Is your loved one suffering from a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills? Should you be concerned, or is this just a normal part of aging? Knowing what your loved one is going through, even if they have a difficult time expressing it, is important for you to help them age successfully. One way to do this is by being aware of any changes they may be experiencing.Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimers Association10 Early Signs and Symptoms of AlzheimersAccording to the Alzheimers Association there are 10 early signs that may help you become aware that your loved one may have Alzheimers or other dementia-related diagnosis https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signsMemory loss that disrupts daily lifeChallenges in planning or solving problemsDifficulty completing familiar tasksConfusion with time or placeTrouble understanding visual images and spatial relationshipsNew problems with words in speaking or writingMisplacing things and losing the ability to retrace stepsDecreased or poor judgmentWithdrawal from work or social activitiesChanges in mood and personality.It is important to note that the Alzheimers Association also lists the typical age-related change with each of these signs, so as to not confuse these early signs with typical aging. Everyone has episodes of forgetfulness from time to time, but people with Alzheimers will display these symptoms ongoing, and will worsen over time.What should you do if you notice your loved one has some of these symptoms? Early detection is the key to creating a positive and proactive plan, and to rule out other possibilities that may be causing the cognitive decline. You may want to keep a journal, to record any changes with a timeline. It is also important to speak with your doctor if you have concerns. Although there is no cure for Alzheimers, treatment can help slow the progression of the disease and will improve the quality of life.Caring for someone with AlzheimersAs a person progresses through the stages of Alzheimers, they will need increasing support from those around them. If you have a loved one with Alzheimers, you may consider becoming their caregiver. This can be a very rewarding experience, but it can be difficult as well. To be a fulltime caregiver for someone with Alzheimers takes patience, dedication of time, and a positive attitude. Over time, this can cause stress and anxiety for a caregiver. Enlisting the help of Rhythms Home Care can help you and your loved one with peace of mind and enriching life experiences.The care required of family members can result in increased emotional stress and feelings of depression. Continued support for care partners is instrumental in treating Alzheimers disease holistically. Alzheimers Association. Alzheimers Association Report: 2020 Alzheimers disease facts and figures. Alzheimers Dement. 2020;16(3):391-460.

The greatest challenge for all who practice geriatrics is reducing polypharmacy, the addition of medications that either provide no benefit or cause harm to seniors.  Millions of seniors end up on many medications that are not helping them and could be causing side effects.  Geriatricians are the experts in what we call de-prescription, cutting down on unnecessary medications.        The key reasons seniors end up on too many medications are the following.  First, all physicians, including young geriatricians (as I was 30 years ago), have hope that newer medications will actually benefit our seniors.  The four medications we have used to treat dementia turn out to provide no benefit at all.  We cant appreciate this until we have been in practice for decades and know how to review all of the studies that suggest there might be some marginal benefit.  Also, one must practice for many years to understand how all medications, including over-the-counter medications, can cause difficult to diagnose side effects.  For the dementia medications, we had hoped that they either alleviated symptoms, delayed the onset of dementia, or slowed the progression of dementia.  It takes years of practice and experience to realize that these medications fail to help our seniors.      Second, many primary care clinicians (say, family medicine physicians) and specialists (say, cardiologists) tend to overvalue medical benefit for medications used for the most common conditions.  The best example would be blood pressure medications.  All geriatricians know that we approach frail seniors differently than we approach a robust 70-year-old or a healthy 45-year-old.  Many clinicians will treat everyone the same, such as trying to keep the systolic blood pressure around 120 and the diastolic pressure around 80.  Often, these pressures are simply too low for frail seniors and even for some robust seniors.  The medications can cause lightheadedness, falls, and fractures (to name just a few side effects).      Third, clinicians in traditional medicine often fail to appreciate the value of alternative healing and the value of the placebo effect.  Lets return to medications for dementia.  In recent years, we havent seen any commercials for the four medications I referred to above.  Weve seen many advertisements for Prevagen and Neuriva.  These medications have not been studied extensively like the four that required many studies and FDA approval.  If seniors feel more comfortable on these OTC medications, its probably from the placebo effect.  That is, they feel that they are at least doing something to counter the onset or progression of dementia.  The cost is affordable, and these individuals dont need a prescription from their doctor.  If the individual thinks Prevagen isnt helping, or may be causing side effects, he or she can stop it at any time.  They dont need permission from their physician.        Fourth, the pharmaceutical industry has specialized in direct-to-consumer advertising.  These are entertaining and convincing ads.  It doesnt matter what disease condition we are considering.  Every expert in marketing knows that these creative, subliminal messages get through.and result in more prescriptions.        Before sharing my suggestions for cutting down on your medications, let me share a story about Elsie, a 90-year-old woman I took care of in 1992.  She was feisty and funny.  She was on the 6 medications our team had prescribed for her.  Benign positional vertigo was one of her conditions.  One of my most memorable clinic visits was the one when Elsie reported that she followed that Harvard newsletter you gave me, Dr. Murphy, and it worked.  She did this complex maneuver all on her own, and it eliminated her dizziness.  Then she added, oh, and by the way, doctor, I threw all those doggone pills in the garbage.and I feel great now. So be it.  This approach worked well for Elsie, but I dont recommend it for others.  Here is what I suggest.       First, find the courage to question your clinicians.  Its not easy when you have put so much trust in your doctors recommendations.  Try the soft approach.  For example, you could say, Doctor, Im on a lot of medications and I worry that one of them might be causing some problems. You could mention a symptom youve been wondering about.  Then you ask, could I cut down on the dose of one of these medicines to see how I do?  If your physician agrees with this trial of dose reduction, you could ask which medication he or she would select to reduce the dose.        Second, you continue with the honest communication you have established.  You dont need to let your doctor know how you are doing a week or two later.  However, you should report that you are doing fine by calling the office staff that can document your success with the dose reduction.  Believe it or not, you are educating your primary care office about the value of dose reductions.        Third, when you have more confidence in the dose reduction approach, you can specify which medication(s) you would eventually like to discontinue.  You can share feedback youve received from family members and friends or from the research you or they have done.         Ever since the 1950s we have been moving from a paternalistic approach to health care (i.e., the doctor decides everything for your health) to a more patient-centered approach to health care.  This makes sense.  You know whats best for your overall health, including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and any other dimensions of health.  Your clinicians job is to reflect your preferences.  Dose reductions of useless or harmful medications is just part of this evolution in health care.     Dr. Don Murphy, MD, FACP The article was written by Dr. Don Murphy, Geriatrician and Hospice Physician who plans to run for Governor of Colorado. He can be reached at murphdoc@comcast.net, or calling 720-490-6757, or his main YouTube channel, TheCrazyMurphys5560.