It’s spring in Bakersfield, and you know what that means? Time to start your spring cleaning! This year, when you go through each of the rooms in your house to declutter and get rid of items that you no longer need, keep that important senior in your life in mind. Seniors on a limited budget might find treasure in what you conceive as trash from every room in your home.

When going through your wardrobe and cleaning out your closest, consider the clothing items that you could donate to your elderly mother or grandmother. While you might feel some of the items are outdated because they no longer meet the season’s trends, the senior in your life might be concerned more about function than fashion. If you are looking to get rid of furniture during spring cleaning, this also might be appreciated by a senior. Even a gently worn couch can be brought to life with a creative slip cover and a few cushions, so to a senior, it’s like getting all new furniture.

If during your spring cleaning you decide it’s time to trade up your home electronics, like a computer, television or CD player to something more technologically advanced, don’t throw them away! While a senior might not invest in modern technologies, a computer can enhance their lifestyle and they can get their hands on more current electronics without the expense.

Spring cleaning in Bakersfield means starting new – so give your senior a fresh start, too!

Sources:

1. Michigan Home Care Blog

2. About.com

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