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Senior Times - January 2025 Page 9Experiencing Hearing Loss? We Can Help.Call (269) 343-2601 to schedule a hearing test in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo or Portage. Learn more at bronsonhealth.com/hearing.SENIOR HOUSING GUIDE NUMBER OF UNITS INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING SKILLED NURSING ALZHEIMER / DEMENTIA RESPITE CARE ADULT DAY CARE PETS RESIDENT PARKING TRANSPORTATION PRIVATE PAY NURSE ON DUTY REHAB LONG TERM STAY SHORT TERM STAY MEDICATION DELIVERY LAUNDRY HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES 100% MEALS 24 HOUR STAFFING LICENSED FACILITY SPECIFIC DIET PLANSLike to be added? Email Sherii Sherban at ssherban@scenepub.com.413NORTHPOINTE WOODS - DEMENTIA UNIT700 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017Amber Duncan, (269) 248-399713 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u271a %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202214NORTHPOINTE WOODS INDEPENDENT LIVING700 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017(269) 248-3997100 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u271a %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %uf0c5 %u202215OAKS AT BATTLE CREEK706 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017(269) 964-465577 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202216PINNACLE CARE675 Wagner Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49017(269) 967-832777 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202217THORNAPPLE MANOR2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058Taylor Lenz, (269) 945-2407161 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202218VILLA AT WINSTON COURT, SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY208 Winston, Marshall, MI 49068Dustin Burrett, (269) 248-622640 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202219VILLAGE OF MILL CREEK300 Carl Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037Jennifer Bouchard, (269) 962-060545 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %uf0c5 %u202220VISTA GRANDE VILLA ASSITED LIVING2551 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI 49202Jenny Lewis, (517) 787-022266 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202221VISTA GRANDE VILLA INDEPENDENT LIVING2551 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI 49202Amanda Burzynksi, (517) 787-0222198 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202222VISTA GRANDE VILLA SKILLED CARE2551 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI 49202Christen Evans, (517) 787-022260 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u202223WOODLAWN MEADOWS RETIREMENT VILLAGE1821 N East Street, Hastings, MI 49058Allison Kortz, (269) 948-492140 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u20222. Even special tools may no longer be necessary. Shocker I know. If you%u2019re hesitant to let a special tool go let me invite you to consider the logic behind the object. Does the reason for the special tool even exist any longer? If the purpose is to fix the VCR player then I might say no. If it%u2019s to change the breaks in a car you no longer have, or even plan to ever have again, then I might say no. It doesn%u2019t mean that the tool is no longer valuable; it means it%u2019s no longer valuable to you. Still not convinced? Try creating a method to track how often you use certain items. This could include clothing, items to fix things with, or even items in the junk drawer, that never see the light of day. It could be plastic wear, pots, coffee mugs, books, clothes, dishtowels, and more. An easy way to evaluate clothing is to turn all the hangers around. When you wear an object turn the hanger the other way. The items that were never touched during the year are simply taking up space. For other items, sticky notes may work. Please note: This does not apply to specialty items that only come out for special occasions like formal wear, summer or winter items, or luggage. 3. Just because you spent money on an item is not a reason to keep it, but it certainly makes it hard to get rid off. Sell it instead. With all the market places online you can offer it up for sale, have a garage sale or specialty sale, or post on a specialty site. It may be challenging to get started but for now move it to the sell pile. The reality is that keeping an item because you spent money on it is not helping you get any value out it and it is likely taking up space for something you would enjoy more. 4. Are you really going to fix that item? If it%u2019s been sitting around for years and still needs repair then that item is clearly not a priority. If you%u2019ve purchased another because you%u2019re waiting to purchase the special tool then it%u2019s time for the item in need of repair to go. Even in a fix-it house like ours the time to %u2018call it%u2019 happens often. If it%u2019s going to cost more to fix it than to buy new, let it go.5. Put the %u2018maybe%u2019 box to work. This box works great when you aren%u2019t sure what to do with an item. Drop the items it. Secure the box. Add a date to the top. Revisit items in the box in a few months and make a decision then. 6. Discover the source of the clutter.Sometimes we run out of space because we collect too many of the same kind of items. How many screws and nails have you saved from every project that you have done? What about scrapbooking scraps? Have you ever gone back to the stash or are you more likely to go to the store to buy exactly what you need? If you need to keep them all, then maybe a revised storage space is what you need. 7. Return items to their rightful owners. Are you keeping items for an adult child, a neighbor, or friend? Return them. Don%u2019t stress over throwing out your children%u2019s pictures from high school. Give their items to them and let them do it. 8. When decluttering is done it%u2019s time to reorganize. Whatever is left needs be stored for easy access and functionality. As an example, essential papers and bills belong in a file cabinet. Tools belong in a tool chest. Clothes belong in the closet or set of drawers. Things just need to have a place so that it%u2019s always easy to put them away rather than to begin piling up again. 9. Bring something in, take something out. This can be challenging, especially around the holidays to keep up with, but it is important. Otherwise, you will find yourself back in the same position of collecting clutter once again. 10. Keep on top of clutter-free living.There is always something to derail your activities but if you schedule regular decluttering activities throughout the year then you will be able to maintain the peace of mind and joy you get from a clutter-free home. Lastly, I will add, if this is new for you, start small. You may want to even enlist the help of others especially if you are moving large items out. Family members might also be helpful when you get to the %u2018maybe%u2019 box. If you%u2019re holding onto an item for them you may be surprised that they are not interested it keeping it. Once you achieve your first clutter-free space you may begin to realize that your stress level has decreased. The good news it that your desire to start the next space will bloom. Wishing you all the best in decluttering your spaces in the new year!