Interactive discussion with Matt Paxton host of Hoarders and the new PBS Series "Legacy List with Matt Paxton". Matt will share stories, tips and insights to help you, your loved ones and your clients approach downsizing from a new perspective. One of the top hoarding experts in the country and a featured cleaner on the hit television show HOARDERS. Matt is the host of the new downsizing show Legacy List with Matt Paxton that will air on Public Television starting in 2020. Paxton started cleaning out houses after his father, step-father and both grandfathers died in the same year and are the reason Matt has been working with families struggling with hoarding and downsizing for almost 20 years. Matt appears regularly as a public speaker, television guest and radio personality helping families find the upside of downsizing. He lives in Virginia with his family.
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14:04:00 From Anne Wies : Re Wies, Senior Move Manager for Abilities Network in Baltimore, Md.
14:04:28 From Allegra Joffe Fahringer : Hello everyone!!! Allegra Joffe Fahringer ????????????Lets Connect LLC and the Millennial 50 + Ambassadors of Northern VA - e-mail- TEAM@letsconnect.life
14:04:56 From Cathy turner : Looking forward to hearing Matt present again.
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14:05:10 From Bob Coulson to All panelists : Bob Coulson, MPA, MA, MDiv
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14:05:35 From Cathy turner : Cathy Turner Senior Health Virginia Hospital Center cturner@virginiahospitalcenter.com
14:06:26 From anissa bianco : Hi all! Anissa Bianco, aging life care manager with Eldertree Care Management
14:06:43 From MARIA WHITE : Hi Anissa!
14:06:52 From Abby Sternberg : greetings from Abby Sternberg, Media Masters, Inc, providing a full range of video services including “Generations Video”, Montgomery County but will go anywhere to your location. 703-855-5104, abby@mediamasters.tv
14:06:56 From Natascha Grant to All panelists : Hi everyone I am Natascha Grant, Vocational Manager with Brain Injury Services: ngrant@braininjurysvcs.org
14:06:56 From Tiffany Reilly : Hi everyone! Tiffany Reilly with Visiting Angels here. Providing Compassionate Care One Angel at a time. TiffanyR@mdvisitingangels.com
14:06:59 From Bernadette Hudgins : Yes we can hear you.
14:07:40 From Carla Gardner to All panelists : Hello everyone. Carla Gardner, LCSW-C Johns Hopkins Community Physicians.
14:07:45 From Cheryl Wheeler : Hello, Cheryl Wheeler, Assistant Manager, The Senior Center of Leesburg. 571-233-0463
14:07:55 From Heidi Garvis to All panelists : Sweet!
14:08:15 From Tom Shipe : Tom Shipe, Realtor with Long & Foster Realtors
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14:08:45 From Bob Coulson to All panelists : Matt good to see you again and hear your updates.
14:09:14 From Meta Hobson : Meta Hobson, Account Manager with CaptionCall, we provide a no cost amplified and captioning telephone for anyone with hearing loss. 304-707-5136
14:09:30 From steve gurney : REMEMBER USE ALL PANELISTS AND ATTENDEES
14:09:40 From Kim Karlinchak : Kim Karlinchak, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Caregiver Specialist
14:09:46 From Bernadette Hudgins : Hi everyone! I'm Bernadette Hudgins, Founder of Golden Connection Senior Services, a premier companionship care business which focuses on goal setting and technology.
14:10:34 From Jeanina DiVittorio : Jeanina DiVittorio - Grand Oaks Assisted Living - 202-345-9665 - jdivitt1@jhmi.edu - we are accepting new residents - 5901 MacArthur Blvd NW Washington DC 20016 - on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine
14:10:35 From Bob Coulson : Bob Coulson, MPA, MA, MDiv
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14:10:51 From Jeanina DiVittorio : Great to see and hear Matt Paxton! Love your new show, Matt.
14:11:18 From HOPE JOYCE to All panelists : Good afternoon everyone! Hope with Warman Home Care. Hjoyce@warmanhomecare.com 888-243-6602 WWW.Warmanhomecare.com
14:12:11 From steve gurney to HOPE JOYCE and all panelists : select ALL PANELISTS AND ATTENDEES
14:13:14 From Jessica Williams : Hi everyone! Jessica Williams of Clutter Doctor here. In business for 19 years, I provide customized hands-on organizing solutions for clients and I especially love working with seniors. I am located in SE DC, but also work in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church and other areas in/near DC. www.clutterdr.com 757-999-2664 cell. Look forward to connecting with you and your clients!
14:13:44 From MARIA WHITE : HI Jessica!
14:14:10 From Carla Jacobs to All panelists : Carla Jacobs, REALTOR with Shaheen, Ruth, Martin, and Fonville in Metro Richmond, VA. Partner in RVA Senior Real Estate Advisors. @RVASeniorREAdvisors on Facebook.
14:15:15 From Carla Gardner : Hello Everyone. Carla Gardner, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians.
14:15:56 From Nancy Piness : Thank you, Steve, Susan, Matt...Timely topic for me...I am downsizing my belongings along with some treasures from my late parents.
14:17:27 From Lisa Geraci Rigoni to All panelists : Matt, I’m still working on the client I told you about. I’ll keep you posted .
14:18:16 From steve gurney to Carla Jacobs and all panelists : Repost your chat comments and use the drop down menu for all attendees and panelists
14:18:53 From steve gurney to HOPE JOYCE and all panelists : Repost your chat comments and use the drop down menu for all attendees and panelists
14:19:34 From steve gurney to Natascha Grant and all panelists : Repost your chat comments and use the drop down menu for all attendees and panelists
14:21:26 From Heidi Garvis to All panelists : I watched that episode. It was very very interesting! Thanks Matt, Heidi Garvis Caring Considerations Can you really empty a house in 2 days?
14:23:04 From Heidi Garvis to All panelists : We are always looking to help you find the next family for your casting call.
14:23:37 From Bernadette Hudgins : I've loved hoarders for the last 10 years. People are the most important part of what we do!
14:24:25 From Jessica Williams to All panelists : Love your energy and positivity, Matt!
14:24:30 From Lisa Geraci Rigoni : that’s my favorite part of my job
14:25:02 From Jeanne Smith to All panelists : Can you recommend a clutter specialist in Prince William Cty? Need help
14:25:54 From Isabelle Melese-D'Hospital : So glad to hear from you, Matt! I’m trying to get your book right now…. Everybody, HELLO! This is Isabelle Melese-d’Hospital of Tournesol Services, LLC. My business provides non-clinical senior concierge and personal assistant services. As Owner and Founder of Tournesol Services, I have been helping DC Metro area seniors and their families since 2013, and before that as a freelance care coordinator. I now have an elderly client who’s trying to fix up his mom’s house (she’s 102!) for the granddaughter to move into. Any recommendations on contractors for house repair, appliances, etc? I have a list but I am always open to excellent vendors and service providers who are honest, fair, and senior-friendly!
www.tournesolservices.com 202-670-8507 tournesolservices@gmail.com
14:26:25 From Ginny Biggs to All panelists : What is the criteria to be cast?
14:27:03 From Bob Coulson : Can you save the chat and send it to all who registered...it's a good networking and resources list.
14:27:38 From Susan I. Wranik : Chat and recording will be sent to all.
14:29:51 From Judy Tiger : habitat for humanity gives things directly
14:30:07 From Judy Tiger : rebuilding futures
14:30:13 From Lisa Geraci Rigoni : please check out www.womengivingback.org
14:30:47 From Jessica Williams : Tip: If you are selling or gifting older *baby* products, please be sure to search the product on the CPSC website first to ensure that it has not been recalled.
14:30:58 From M. Jane Markley : Amvets picked up in Rockville today as our neighbors had things out with their info on it and it disappeared.
14:31:04 From Lisa Geraci Rigoni : restore in Leesburg,va opens for donation tomorrow and blue ridge hospice
14:31:11 From Rhonda Hackley to All panelists : I am not in the industry. I am a senior who wants to downsize and move within the next 6-7 months. I have been in my house since 1996. The prospect of going through my stuff is overwhelming and often paralyzing. It’s so difficult to determine what to hold onto and what to get rid of (sell or donate). What are your thoughts about how to decide?
14:31:29 From Kim Karlinchak : Northern VA too
14:31:34 From yvette gluck to All panelists : Greendrop is picking up in VA
14:31:36 From Rori Kochman to All panelists : Vietnam Vets picked up here in Rockville too
14:31:41 From MARIA WHITE : Yay
14:31:55 From Rori Kochman to All panelists : A Wider Circle re-opened for drop offs on Monday!!!!!
14:31:56 From Judy Tiger : A Wider Circle.
14:32:01 From Amy O'Donnell : Check website/social media first before calling no wider circle is not picking up
14:32:08 From Judy Tiger : Don't think they are picking up yet.
14:32:14 From Jessica Williams : Many charities have their current pickup status on their websites
14:32:51 From Rori Kochman to All panelists : Wider circle is taking drop offs at their warehouse-- they come out and get from your car
14:32:53 From steve gurney : Janie Scott shared that Green Drop is picking up
14:33:11 From LaTasha Williams to All panelists : Steve are you going to email this I have a family member that is hoarding and we need help to get all things out so I would like this information. I was late logging on today
14:33:27 From Jay Gutnick : We just sold an entire apartment through facebook marketplace fyi. Everything sold in 2 days and we placed on curb for touchless pick up. Strongly endorse.
14:34:34 From Amy O'Donnell : Start now…with real estate market delayed, that’s when the immediate need will be
14:34:34 From MARIA WHITE : Jay, that was a lot of work to use marketplace for an entire apartment of stuff. Glad it was so successful!
14:36:19 From Jay Gutnick : Maria, true, but there were few other options. Took some coordination certainly, but we were able to sell literally everything we put on within a day. It was a huge stress relief despite the coordination.
14:36:38 From Mark Asch : My wife has a rule in our house: If something comes in, something must go out!!
14:36:40 From Terri O'Connell : If you don't have access to volume shredding, folks use their patio fire pit to get rid of documents.
14:37:03 From MARIA WHITE : I just recorded an episode on photo organizing on my podcast! LOL
14:37:34 From MARIA WHITE : @Jay, that's great!
14:37:59 From Jamie Kasoff to All panelists : Hello, thank you for this wonderful topic. I am Jamie Kasoff, social worker with Levindale Partial Hospitalization Program offering tele-health group therapy and medication management services for older adults with worsening mental health concerns. Accepting patients in Maryland. Thank you.
14:38:04 From todd nicusanti : Good afternoon all. Todd Nicusanti with Senior Handy Services in Baldwin. https://seniorhandyservices.com/
14:38:57 From Mary Moeder : Great for school projects too.
14:39:05 From Kitty Janney to All panelists : Kitty Janney, Dir of Community Outreach at The Kensington Falls Church (Senior Living)
14:39:22 From Lisa Geraci Rigoni : I sell complete households on marketplace...need to price accordingly
14:39:31 From LaTasha Williams : Hello everyone LaTasha Williams @ Senior Helpers of Arlington & Alexandria. We are here for those who need assistance personal and companion as well as errands. If you need to reach out please feel free 571-397-4509.
14:40:21 From Heidi Garvis to All panelists : Very cool...love the first car question...As Care Manager's we are all about the questions and stories. So many of us enjoy that aspect of our job!
14:40:30 From MARIA WHITE : I love using Marketplace for selling things for my clients but not or that kind of volume!
14:41:02 From Susan I. Wranik : GET CURIOUS sounds like a great show, Matt! Multi-generational. Who do we lobby?
14:41:03 From LaTasha Williams : I have the perfect person for that show.... she is well traveled and has many artifacts to go through along with the stories. I would love to connect you with the family Mr. Paxton. Please send me an email at lwilliams@seniorhelpers.com. Thank you
14:41:26 From Ken Silverstein : Hi All, Ken Silverstein, AlfredHouse Assisted Living, we are accepting new residents.
14:41:50 From Amy O'Donnell : Recording the stories and taking pictures of the things…priceless :)
14:42:02 From todd nicusanti : Sorry for joining late. Any suggestions on how to approach a family member who lost a spouse 10 years ago and has kept all, or most of, the spouse's things. Those things are now trip hazards at 80.? Thank you
14:42:40 From Rhonda Hackley : [Resending to include attendees]I am not in the industry. I am a senior who wants to downsize and move within the next 6-7 months. I have been in my house since 1996. The prospect of going through my stuff is overwhelming and often paralyzing. It’s so difficult to determine what to hold onto and what to get rid of (sell or donate). What are your thoughts about how to decide?
14:42:48 From Judy Tiger : To our elders, the I don't want it can be a challenge because the elders scraped and saved to have enough $ to make the purchase.
14:43:41 From Ann Craynon to All panelists : I just loaned out a vintage fur coast for an outside wedding during COVID!
14:43:46 From Ann Craynon to All panelists : coat
14:45:02 From MARIA WHITE : @Todd If they can share which things remind them of the person they lost, that represent their essence the most, they may begin letting go of the rest. It's important to find a good place to donate the things. sometimes they resist letting go because they don't want to have their things discarded.
14:45:37 From Bruce Goodman to All panelists : Do you work with individual clients in Baltimore County ?
14:46:04 From Jeanne Smith to All panelists : what type of therapist do you suggest for hoarders?
14:47:16 From Catherine McCallum to All panelists : Thanks! I am a therapist and your insight is spot on. My other life was 7 years aging in place Exec.Dir I know several who would be great for your legacy show. And Barbara Sullivan says hello! Catherine, 301-327-1801. Catherine@corallifestrategies.com
14:47:27 From LaTasha Williams : Wowwwww, never looked at that in that perspective.
14:48:13 From Jessica Williams : @Rhonda Hackley: there are many professional organizers like myself here on this call who would be happy to help you get started. Please see our intros on this chat and reach out to one of us.
14:49:10 From Judy Tiger : The chat will be sent to all attendees. I agree that it is a great way to pick up resources, like the organizers like me on the call. Reach out to find the help needed.
14:49:20 From Amy O'Donnell : @Rhonda, baby steps. Picture what you want your life to look like now. If you never really liked something, give yourself permission to let it go.
14:49:43 From Judy Tiger : Volunteers do need to be well trained, to be able to navigate the people as well as the things.
14:49:50 From Barbara Sullivan to All panelists : Hi Matt!
14:51:25 From Judy Tiger : I see that some properties are publishing very detailed lists of their covid safety routines for staff, residents, families, and others. Very impressive.
14:51:49 From LaTasha Williams : From the Home Healthcare perspective yes a lot of people right now are staying home because families are home but as soon as things start opening up they are going to have more move ins.
14:51:57 From Gail Hubberman to All panelists : Hi Rhonda Hackley, My company can help you with the entire process from assisting you with going through your things to handling packing and moving as well as purchasing your home on your timeline (6-7months). We are a hassle free home buying service that offer all theses services. It is a one stop shop. If you would like to discuss this further please give me a call 301-254-5530
14:52:05 From Diane Goldman : If you think you might have something of value, or a few things (above-avg value but not life-changing), who do you contact first? (eg auction houses specialize but how do you know who covers what)
14:52:19 From Cathy turner : I think because so many people are working from home they are meeting and getting to know their older neighbors better.
14:52:26 From Lydia Oladapo : I agree volunteers need to be well training because training is very important for all concerned
14:52:28 From Diane Goldman : "Me" is Diane Goldman
14:52:52 From MARIA WHITE : @Diane, we see your name, only you see "Me"
14:53:04 From Judy Tiger : Diane, you could start with a call to Daniel Sanders at Four Sales. He'll be a good guide and starting place.
14:53:18 From Catherine McCallum : Hey Barbara Sullivan! Glad you made it on the call. Catherine McCallum, LCSW-C, Coral Life Strategies, LLC.
14:53:38 From Anna Conger : Here’s how to follow up with Matt:
Legacy List website: www.mylegacylist.com
Matt’s social media: @iammattpaxton on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
14:54:08 From Barbara Sullivan to All panelists : Hey Catherine-always happy to hear Matt talk! Good show! Thanks for the tip!
14:55:28 From Susan I. Wranik : Regret. Must leave to host TH@3 3https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kceCgpjsuH9AG5H3UUkkXJWKYane-_-CS
Relax, refresh, and reboot as we help one another be better versions of ourselves personally and professionally. Focus on the positive THANK YOU MATT AND STEVE!!
14:56:12 From Judy Tiger : Thanks Matt!! Great to see you and to learn more about your show.
14:56:32 From Amy O'Donnell : Thank you so much, Matt…always a pleasure to hear your stories! Great show!
14:56:36 From Isabelle Melese-D'Hospital : Bye Susan!
14:57:15 From MARIA WHITE : 123 Junk i
14:57:20 From Daniel Sanders : 123Junk
14:57:36 From Isabelle Melese-D'Hospital : Eco Junk
14:57:40 From Jessica Williams : 123 Junk is a NAPO-WDC partner
14:58:20 From Judy Tiger : locally, 1-2-3 Junk, JunkLuggers, Junk In The Trunk. All dedicated to keeping items out of the landfill. 123Junk has dedicated rolloffs where charities come to pick up. Junkluggers takes items to their upscaling/reuse warehouse.
14:58:25 From Anne Wies : Wee Haul in Baltimore, Md 443-655-5106
14:58:46 From MARIA WHITE : Yes! Thanks for that Matt. NAPO is our association too. National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals
14:59:36 From Amy O'Donnell : All over the place….go to NAPO.net
14:59:47 From Judy Tiger : www.napo.net. use the look for an organizer by zip code.
14:59:47 From Jessica Williams : Eastern Shore - please see dcorganizers.org or www.napo.net
15:00:05 From MARIA WHITE : Check dcorganizers.org to find organizers that may work on the eastern Shore.
15:01:21 From Lisa Geraci Rigoni : thanks Matt...talk to you soon...I Hope!
15:01:29 From Judy Tiger : It is an organizer's dream to start early, so relationship and calm can lead the way. Doesn't mean it can't be done in a shorter time, but a good organizer will help a homeowner get past the overwhelm and navigate the downsizing and decision-making as a life transition journey.
15:01:55 From Jessica Williams : Great point, Judy!
15:01:56 From Amy O'Donnell : Many organizers may be offering just virtual services for now…great if you’re willing and able to do work yourself, give yourself a jump start, and to create a plan
15:01:59 From MARIA WHITE : Absolutely, Judy!
15:02:21 From Anna (Bonnie) Barrella : Wonderful, thank you Matt! Love the show:)
15:03:15 From Amy O'Donnell : Happy to help if you need experts!
15:03:17 From Nancy Lorentz : Thank you Matt - great tips. take care. ttyl Steve.
15:03:20 From Anna Conger : mylegacylist.com
15:03:27 From Anna (Bonnie) Barrella : Bonnie Barrella from Premier Residences of Chevy Chase, IL and AL...Have a great afternoon to all
15:03:27 From Anna Conger : Email: paxtoniscool@gmail.com
15:03:44 From Anna Conger : Social Media: @iammattpaxton on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
15:04:09 From Bernadette Hudgins : Kenyatta Berry is a diverse genealogist..She's Great!
15:04:44 From Bernadette Hudgins : https://kenyattaberry.com/
15:04:55 From Anna Conger : Link to Legacy Tree Genealogy live: https://youtu.be/PWB5kiKU0-c
15:05:53 From Isabelle Melese-D'Hospital : APS = Adult Protective Services?
15:06:51 From Jessica Williams : Professional Organizers know what paperwork must be kept for legal reasons. Also, shredding trucks can come to your home to shred your unwanted paperwork on site. The cost is usually set per box.
15:07:46 From yvette gluck to All panelists : Safeguard Shred cost $150 per 1000 pounds.
15:08:22 From Selina Coulbourne : Thank you for your kind words! I actually love my job but you are 100% accurate about lack of funding and 100% accurate about APS being the first to get the blame when we cannot help. It is nice to hear someone acknowledge this.
15:08:26 From Diane Goldman : Thank you so much. Binge-watched the program.
15:08:36 From Mary Moeder : Thank you Steve, Matt and Susan.
15:08:59 From Jeanina DiVittorio : Thank you, my friends!
15:09:09 From Bernadette Hudgins : I'm not sure if I registered..Can I get follow up? Bernadette@yourgoldenconnection.com
15:09:10 From Jessica Williams : Thank you Steve and Matt! Excellent chat today! Look forward to the new book, Matt.
15:09:17 From YWaldo to All panelists : Thanks everyone that provided websites to help seniors on the Eastern Shore
15:09:52 From Terri O'Connell : Awesome talk today! Thank you so much, all!!
15:10:05 From Carol Ragsdale to All panelists : Thanks, All, For this excellent presentation -- great information.
15:10:06 From Bernadette Hudgins : Thanks Steve and Matt! I really enjoyed today's session!!
15:10:07 From anissa bianco : That was fantastic. Thanks!
15:10:29 From Adrienne Robinson : Thank you all.
15:10:47 From Barbara Sullivan to All panelists : Thank you!
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