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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t mean to offend anyone but spending time with elderly parents and in laws (80s) has me very concerned about what will happen when they pass. One set has moved around a lot and has pared down their belongings along the way which is helpful but the other set has been in the same home 50 years and keeps and attaches sentimental value to everything. How do we (a) kindly suggest that they start paring things down and (b) prepare ourselves for having to do it ourselves in the future?[/quote]

Just let them live and consider it a right of passage.  [b]If my child asked me to clean my house so they don’t have to I would be insulted. [/b]  And at the same time I’m 62 and am attempting to downsize some.  Too much stuff and I am trying to get rid of unnecessary papers and documents.  Not for my child but so I have less clutter.  [/quote]

spoken like a true Boomer. You would be insulted that your child wanted you to manage a mess of your own creation that will surely cost them time they don't have plus money? Wow. So you don't care about the folks who will have to clean up after you when you are gone? I hope you don't rely on your children for any elder care support with your attitude.

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Ha, my Silent Gen ILs told us the same thing. Selfish people im every generation holding onto their precious possessions. [/quote]

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