difficult.
use positive language. if you see any improvements, such as a path from one room to another that is wider than it was before, congratulate your loved one on trying to make things safer. if there’s a trash bag with trash to go out, let your loved one know that this is great progress. whenever there is something to praise, do so: “i can only imagine how difficult it was to fill that trash bag. i’m so happy you were able to do that.” you can also highlight the nice things in the home, perhaps a beautiful painting, or an unusual decoration. find something to praise.
don’t argue. people who hoard 