Senior Living + Organizing


How Can Senior Downsizing Improve Quality of Life?

Today’s senior living communities not only provide care and a safe space, but also activities for enrichment, camaraderie, and fun. We’re not just talking about Bingo anymore! Senior communities are attracting those in the 55+ crowd who not only need […]


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Is Your Parent’s Home Still Safe?

I recently saw a film clip that was difficult to watch. In the scene, an older woman is shuffling around her kitchen, clearly in some mental and physical distress. The room is poorly lit as some light bulbs have probably […]


3 Quick and Easy Closet Organizing Tricks

As organizers, we see all kinds of closets. From large and fancy to small and simple. Regardless of size, organized closets follow the same rules.    Here are some of our favorite tips to keep your closet organized:   1. […]


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Preserving Peace and Calm as we Get Back to ‘Normal’

Ideal Organizing + Design would like to wish you all safety and good health as we transition to a post-pandemic normal! While enjoying more activity it is also imperative for our mental health to find ways to stay calm and […]


What is the Right Process for Getting Organized?

At Ideal Organizing + Design, we have a dedicated team of professional organizers who collectively have decades of experience working on thousands of projects. The IDEAL Proven Process is the result of this experience. It is the best way to […]

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Time to Refresh!

Spring is here and we are surrounded by fresh air and beautiful colors. And nothing says “organized” at this time of year like a good spring cleaning. Now is the perfect time to refresh your home using a few expert […]


Are Your Organizing Goals Too Big?

There is a trend these days to try and organize everything in one’s entire space, all at once. Marie Kondo built a very successful business around this style of organizing which brought much recognition to the industry as a whole.  […]


Organization is Key to Seniors’ Wintertime Safety and Comfort

Depending on where you live, winter weather can be dangerous or even life-threatening. Seniors are particularly vulnerable as balance, eyesight, and stamina are diminished. They are also more susceptible to hypothermia, slips and falls, frostbite, and overexertion from shoveling.  It’s […]


Is 2021 Your Year to Get Organized?

  Let’s face it, 2020 has been a remarkable year. We probably haven’t had such a difficult year collectively for at least one or maybe two generations. Have you been able to find any Peace of Mind, Freedom, and Time? […]


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Part 2: Making Senior Living Organized and Easy

In Part 1 of this series, we covered aging in place in your current home. This is the preferred choice for many older adults who are still completely healthy, but it may not be suitable for everyone. If you become […]