1. Organizing Gems for Seniors
NAPO-New England
Organizing Gems
for Seniors
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2. NAPO-New England Chapter
NAPO-NE Who We Are
NAPO-New England Chapter
Founded in 1994
2nd largest chapter
Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & Vermont
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NAPO-NE What We Do
Help individuals & businesses to regain control of things, papers, time, and surroundings
Provide organizing information, assistance, and products
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4. NAPO-NE Why We Organize
The Statistics
50,000 pieces of mail over our lifetime
1/3 mail = Junk Mail
Pareto’s Principle (80/20 Rule)
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5. NAPO-NE Why We Organize
The Impact
Save time
Save money
Reduce stress
Increase productivity
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Overview
Weeding Out Junk Mail
Downsizing Tips
Passing Along Family Treasures
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What is Junk Mail?
Unwanted or unsolicited mail
Third class mail consisting of advertising
Usually “Resident” or “Occupant”
Unsolicited requests from charities
Contain stickers/calendars
Asks for donations
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Disguises of Junk Mail
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Stopping Junk Mail
Contact (Handout)
Banks that issue your credit cards
Your mortgage company
Your insurance company
Catalog companies
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Stopping Junk Mail
Contact (Handout)
Mail Preference Service
Attn: Dept
Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
P.O. Box 282
Carmel, NY 10512
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11. Other Topics at DMA (Handout)
Getting off lists
Identity theft information
Sweepstakes information
Removing deceased individual’s names
Shopping by mail or telephone
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Stopping Junk Mail
Contact (Handout)
Prescreened Credit & Insurance Offers
OPT-OUT
Opt-Out Department
P.O. Box 2033
Rock Island, IL
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13. Handling Donation Requests
Decide criteria
Always research charities (Handout)
Set amount to give
Decide # of charities
Keep list of charities chosen
Toss repeat mailings
Remember you’re not obligated
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14. Stopping Telemarketers
Contact (Handout)
Federal Trade Commission’s ---
National Do Not Call Registry
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Downsizing Tips
Space Planning
Compare # of rooms & room sizes
Plan furniture layout
Compare cabinet sizes
Compare closet sizes
Plan long term storage
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Downsizing Tips
Premove Purge
Save money
Save time
Save stress
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Downsizing Tips
Premove Purge – Making Decisions
Useful
Works/Fits
Loved
Treasured Memory
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Downsizing Tips
Alternatives to Keeping
Selling
Donating
Passing Along Family Treasures
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19. Passing Along Family Treasures
Shop at Home
Birthday gifts
Holiday gifts
Yankee Swap
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20. Passing Along Family Treasures
Together Projects
Scrapbooking photo treasures
Record story/history of item
Refinish damaged furniture
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21. Passing Along Family Treasures
Sticker Party
Giveaway piles
Story/History of item
Colored stickers
Problems
Nothing chosen by person
Too many stickers
No stickers
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22. Organizing Gems for Seniors Questions & Answers
NAPO-New England
Organizing Gems for Seniors
Questions & Answers
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23. Thank you for coming Please fill out an evaluation form
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Thank you for coming
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24. How to contact us (Handout)
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