RESOURCES
DECLUTTERING
The National Association of Professional Organizers
The group lists about 4,200 organizers nationwide. Its website provides a directory of members, as well as consumer tips on how to hire a professional.
The National Aging in Place Council
NAIPC includes professional organizers who specialize in helping seniors declutter their homes and prepare for housing transitions. (Click Local Chapters to find the Long Island chapter. To find local resources, email LongIslandNY@ageinplace.org)
Seniors Real Estate Specialists
These agents have been certified to counsel home buyers and sellers age 50-plus through major financial and lifestyle transitions. SRES professionals on Long Island can be located through the SRES website Scroll down to “Find an SRES” and search by city or ZIP Code.
National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM)
Relocation specialists who belong to this association can help seniors declutter their homes, downsize, organize their move and transition into their new housing. You can find a listing of senior move managers by location on the NASMM website.
Senior Certified Relocation & Transition Specialists (CRTS)
These specialists have completed a training program specifically designed for the senior move industry. You can learn more about this certification and locate CRTS in your area on the website.
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National Association of Professional Organizers
lists about 4,200 organizers nationwide. The group’s website provides a directory of members, as well as consumer tips on how to hire a professional.
National Aging in Place Council
includes professional organizers who specialize in helping seniors declutter their homes and prepare for housing transitions. (Click Local Chapters to find the Long Island chapter. To find local resources, email LongIslandNY@ageinplace.org)