Adaptation mission for an elderly person losing their autonomy

I accompanied an elderly person to help them maintain their independence at home so that it was adapted to their specific needs.

Format: 3 months, 1 session per week – in person

The problem

His apartment was very cluttered over time, including one of the rooms she was supposed to make her own. It had become completely inaccessible because of a extreme accumulation.

This situation presented risks to his safety and autonomy, with risk of falls and some traffic difficulties.

She needed to readapt your home to your specific needs age-related.

My role and my approach

Support over 3 months, in adapting to his rhythm, For reorganize and adapt its environment to its problems and improve traffic and safety.

Together we have sorted and decluttered gradually, working on detaching certain objects.

We have simplified the layout of spaces, taking into account their physical and emotional needs and their autonomy, moving forward step by step.

Tangible results

After these changes, she gained confidence, her autonomy has been strengthened in a secure, functional environment adapted to daily life, to allow him to age well at home.

She kept the essentials by gradually reducing the clutter and keeping what was important to her.

The storage has been optimized to allow it to better manage daily life within the limits of one's autonomy with an improvement in comfort.

Live safely at home

The mission in pictures

Decluttering the bedroom

Step-by-step decluttering for a space better suited to your needs

Step 1

An inventory for a better understanding and to create a relationship of trust.

Step 2

An assessment of the objects to put in place an action plan and the appropriate methodology.

Step 3

A gradual decluttering to move forward efficiently.

Step 4

A refined decluttering by sorting in several stages and categories.

Step 5

An effective and tangible end result.

Accumulation of books

No more space in the library = books were stored all over the apartment.

Lots of books and magazines stacked in every room.

The bookcase that was in a passage area was wobbly and had to be changed to prevent it from falling.

Step 1

An overview and understanding of the problem of book accumulation.

Step 2

Quantity assessment and start sorting by categorization.

Step 3

Organize sorting and start decluttering.

Step 4

Refining sorting and decluttering.

Step 5

Organization and storage

Intermediate step 1

Intermediate step 2

The old library was replaced by a new one.

Final stage

A new library with the books that matter most. 30% of the books have been preserved and arranged by theme in a now stable and secure library in the passage.