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Your home can whisper calm or shout chaos—and your brain listens. We dig into the psychology of clutter and show how visual noise quietly raises stress, erodes confidence, and increases fall risk, especially for older adults aging in place. Drawing on years of occupational therapy and aging-in-place experience, we unpack why every extra object demands attention, how that constant scanning drains energy, and what simple changes bring clarity back to daily life.You’ll hear the story of Helen, whose tidy-but-full rooms kept her nervous system on high alert. That lens helps us separate sentiment from function and shows how compassion, not criticism, unlocks progress. We map out a practical plan you can start today: clear ...