10 Years of Chaos

I can’t thank Patricia enough for being there to support my elderly mother when I couldn’t. After relocating to another state, I was presented with the dilemma of how to help my mother eliminate years of clutter and restore her home to a safe, functional environment. Patricia with her gentle approach was able to motivate my mother to make changes after years of being burdened by disorganization and the inability to let go of even insignificant belongings such as paper and magazines.

Patricia sorted through 10 years of paper using a system of purging, filing and identifying important tax documents, as my mother had neglected to file multiple years of income taxes. Within weeks Patricia had located and organized all necessary documents that were in the house, tracked missing documents from various sources, and meticulously organized all of the paperwork before hand delivering it to my mother’s accountant. Patricia was able to work alongside my mother to sort over 10 years of magazines and come to an agreement as to what to keep. When the project was complete, hundreds of magazines were donated to a nonprofit which brought my mother great joy. Most importantly, with Patricia’s pharmacy background, she was able to competently evaluate and organize my mother’s medications. I don’t think I can emphasize enough what a valuable resource she was in this area.

There is no doubt the disruption to her home was challenging for my aging mother. However, Patricia put a plan in place to provide emotional support including identifying my mother’s favorite music and having it play in the background each day. She took a step by step approach respectful of my mother’s belongings and her emotional connection to them. I’m grateful that even while being so far away, I could have peace of mind in knowing that someone so kind, capable and trusting was able to accomplish what was necessary to create an easier way of life for my mother instead of constantly navigating the chaos…Patricia hit the mark on so many different levels, and all in a very short period of time! I am already planning a monthly maintenance plan with Patricia to help keep my mother on track!

Kimberly S.
Elmwood Park, IL