Boomers who need to get rid of their stuff

"...a growing industry of specialists who help older people declutter, downsize, and move to more suitable homes. They’re professional organizers and de facto therapists — and their services are increasingly in demand as the oldest baby boomers turn 80 and find themselves crushed under a lifetime’s worth of things their kids and grandkids don’t want.

Anyone who’s ever moved understands the herculean nature of packing and decluttering. Clearing out closets, parting with collectibles, and moving houses is even more challenging when you’re getting older. And baby boomers often have multiple generations worth of stuff, like filing cabinets full of their kids’ report cards and their own parents’ furniture and knickknacks."

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