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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks, all.

I specifically left this vague. Info is probably the same as most...parents in their 70s, good health, but live in a Ryan home development with no first floor master. My mom is also a borderline hoarder and now she's becoming a prepper. God help me.

My dad is ready to downsize for SURE...longs for the simple life and one story living. 
My mom will need psych help to move, since she said "I like looking at all of my stuff". 
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I would focus on empowering your dad to create some strict boundaries on your mom's hoarding/prepping.

Things like - the floors and stairs must be free from any clutter because it is a tripping hazard. The kitchen, living room and dining rooms and one bathroom must be completely normal.  If she hoards in the bedroom, he needs a safe bedroom for himself, and a clear path to his bedroom.

Hoarding and excessive clutter make it hard to keep up with household repairs and will put their finances in jeopardy. He needs to draw a firm line and stand up for himself early on - you say she is "borderline" - don't let it get worse, for your dad's sake.[/quote]

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