Seniors invited to clear clutter physically, mentally

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An upcoming conference focuses on spring cleaning not just for your home, but also for your mind.

Kim Fertig and Connie Michaelis are two of the presenters and planners for the seminar. They visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain what’s in store.

They said the day is geared toward senior citizens and their adult children. The day will be divided into six workshops, covering a range of topics that deal with tidying up financial and legal affairs, organizing your home, and coping with mental health challenges that might manifest as we get older, like increase anxiety, depression or loneliness.

Dr. Walt Menninger will give a keynote presentation on creating your best self.

Spring Cleaning: Tips for Clearing Clutter from Your Home and Head is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10 at the Kay McFarland Garden in the Topeka Zoo.

Advance registration id $20 for a single ticket and $30 for two. The cost includes lunch. Do so at welcome.lastinglegacyonline.com/spring-cleaning - advance registration closes at 11:59 p.m. March 6.

Tickets will be available at the door as space allows for $25 each.

The Clearing Clutter seminar is part of the McFarland Living Trust Senior University.