At Planning for Senior Life, our goal is to connect you with the right professionals to ensure that you can get to experience and enjoy the type of lifestyle that you have always dreamed of. From professional organizers, personal property evaluators, and personal assistants, to movers, we have you covered.
Maria Spetalnik
Conquer the Clutter
Organizer – Hoarding Spec
Life can get busy. This can result in a basement full of boxes or a garage that has no room for your car. Whether your kids have finally moved out and you are afraid to go into their rooms, or you’ve just inherited a lifetime of possessions from your parents, life can become overwhelming. We don’t just deal with the things in your life. We help you figure out what to do with them and how to make the best use of your space. In that way, you take control not only of your space and your things, but also your life.
We are different from your average organizing company because we have a team of organizers and organizing assistants. We match you with an organizer based on your needs and personality. We hold our organizers to the highest standard of ethics and confidentiality. We help you Conquer the Clutter in your home and in your life to give you peace of mind.
Maria Spetalnik is a board Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) with over 20 years of experience helping others to establish control of their homes and lives by helping them to eliminate clutter. She is trained in organizational topics including chronic disorganization, hoarding, ADHD, Mental Health disorders, and elders. Her company, Conquer the Clutter, employs a team of organizers offering personalized service ranging from short-term small projects to long-term large-scale support.
Maria and Conquer the Clutter take a holistic approach, helping them figure out the physical, mental and emotional causes of the clutter and teaching them how to resolve them. We teach clients how to make ongoing decisions about what to keep, sell or donate, so that they will be able to do this for themselves in the future. We value and protect our clients’ privacy and dignity, health and well-being.
Maria’s professional memberships include the Fairfax County Inter-Agency Hoarding Committee, the Institute for Chronic Disorganization, the National Association of Professional Organizers, and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. She is a VIPS (Volunteer in Police Service) and teaches classes on clutter and hoarding at the Criminal Justice Academy as well as other venues.
Owned and operated by Sherlene Y Bradbury, she brings over 38 years of experience in insurance replacement and estate appraisals as well as a vast history of jewelry retailing to your doorstep. For a collection of 11 or more items, she can appraise your jewelry in the privacy of your home or office and in most cases, print the document immediately.
Sherlene holds a Graduate Gemologist-In-Residence diploma from the Gemological Institute of America and is an active, Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and the DC Chapter of the GIA Alumni Association as well as a past vice president, secretary and treasurer. She is also an expert witness.
Sherlene has over 20 years of jewelry retailing experience in one of Washington’s finest companies. She is a consultant for both pre- and post- buying and can advise on resetting of jewelry, repairs and assist in liquidation. Sherlene has had articles published in The Washington Post Travel section, Washington Woman and Your Health magazines.
Paradigm Experts
Paradigm Experts is a unique private jeweler, recognized as a renowned buyer of antique and estate jewelry in the United States. We are also willing buyers of diamonds, Sterling silver (including flatware and tea services), gold, platinum, coins and watches. We specialize in working privately with clients and their families on strategic sales of their estate and antique jewelry, gems, and coins, specifically determining how to maximize value. We provide our clients with the education, information and transparency to help them make informed decisions.
Our GIA trained staff of experts have over 40 years of experience serving the Washington, DC area. Our process includes complimentary verbal market value appraisals and consultations. Whether you are buying, selling or redesigning, our experts will inspire your trust and confidence.
Terri Blanchette
Time Sorters
Helping you organize and preserve your place in history!
TimeSorters helps individuals organize, preserve and protect their family history collections. Following a free initial consultation, options are provided for storage, digitizing, and restoration. We even provide options for what to do with unwanted items. Our services are especially important for seniors who are downsizing or just want better options for preserving and sharing their place in history.
