Welcome to Kelly Ogden Lifestyle Management
At Kelly Ogden Lifestyle Management, we believe life runs smoother when you have the right support by your side — someone who understands your needs, shows up consistently, and genuinely cares. Whether you’re managing a busy household, navigating a life transition, or simply craving more ease in your day-to-day, we’re here to help you live with more comfort, joy, and peace of mind.
We specialize in providing personalized, relationship-based support to seniors and families throughout the Charlotte area. Our goal? To be the trusted helping hand you look forward to seeing — someone who brings lightness, order, and confidence to your everyday routines.
What We Offer
We offer four core service areas designed to meet your needs, wherever life finds you:
1. Personal Assistance
Think of us as your go-to person for the daily tasks that make a big difference.
We pair each client with a dedicated personal assistant who gets to know you, your preferences, and your routine.
Support includes:
- Administrative help and mail management
- Grocery shopping and errands
- Schedule coordination and appointments
- Household tasks and companionship
- Local transportation support
All visits are designed to feel easy, familiar, and customized to you — and many of our clients build long-term relationships with their professional daughter.
2. Financial Services
We provide specialized financial support for older adults, helping you stay organized, protected, and prepared. Whether you need ongoing management or occasional check-ins, we work with the same care and discretion we’d give our own family.
Support includes:
- Bill pay and budgeting assistance
- Reviewing statements for accuracy and potential fraud
- Compiling tax documents for your CPA
- Gathering and preparing documentation for your estate attorney or other legal professionals
- Setting up secure systems for storing important records
With our help, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your financial affairs are current, secure, and ready when life calls for them.
3. Organization
Need help bringing calm to the clutter? We offer kind, efficient organizing services to help you simplify and feel more at ease in your space.
Support includes:
- Pantry, closet, and room-by-room organizing
- Home paperwork and document systems
- Decluttering before downsizing or life transitions
- Ongoing organizing support
Our team brings structure, support, and a little extra joy to every project.
4. Moving Management
Moving is a major event — and we’re here to walk through it with you, step by step.
From planning and packing to settling into your new space, we take care of the details so you can focus on what comes next.
Support includes:
- Downsizing and space planning
- Packing, donation drop-offs, and coordination
- Unpacking and new-home organizing
- Communication with family or care teams
- Estate cleanout assistance, from sorting belongings to arranging sales or donations
- Gentle guidance throughout emotional transitions
Whether you're relocating yourself or helping a loved one make a change, our team brings joy and kindness to the process.
What Makes Us Different
We’re not just a service — we’re a relationship! Our clients work with the same trusted team member over time, allowing trust, comfort, and real connection to grow. We believe in listening closely, showing up reliably, and bringing a warm, respectful presence into every home we visit.
From the first phone call to each return visit, you’ll know you’re in good hands. Our team is experienced, energetic, and endlessly thoughtful — and we’re proud to be the kind of people you’d want to welcome into your life.
Let’s Get Started
If you or a loved one could use an extra layer of support, we’d be honored to help. Explore our service pages, give us a call, or reach out for a free consultation. We can’t wait to meet you.
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