Home Maintenance for Seniors and Retirees

Millions of Americans age 65 and older live in the comfort of their own homes. Their home is a place where they have raised their children, they have hosted friends and family, they are part of the neighborhood fabric. More importantly, their home is a place of comfort and security.

Like many of us, just maintaining a home is a real challenge. For Seniors living independently, especially widows, home maintenance can be a daunting task and becomes more difficult with age. Seniors may experience physical challenges, may have health problems, or may simply not know know how to handle problems because their life partner has passed.

When home mechanical systems go unchecked, maintenance problems quickly mount and multiply. As problems mount, repairs become more costly and a homes a safety and comfort is compromised. Managing a residence in retirement is possible. The key is to keep up with regular and preventative maintenance.

Our top HOME MAINTENANCE TASKS for SENIORS & RETIREES as follows:

• Check for available senior assistance programs that pay for all or some of the service/materials.
• Visually check your roof for damage and overgrown trees when standing on the ground. Have your gutters cleaned and repaired once a year.
• Check for cracks, holes, peeling paint, mildew or damage around your foundation and walls (interior and exterior).
• Check interior floors and exterior walkways for tripping hazards such as cracks, heaving, and wrinkles.
• Have your water heater regularly serviced. Check sinks and faucets for leaks.
• Regularly replace home air, heating and water filters.
• Check/test the circuit breaker panel and reset as needed.
• Clean dryer vent of debris and wash kitchen stove/range hood vents.
• Test security, personal emergency response systems, and smoke/CO alarms for operability.
• Check window and door hardware is working and each open and close properly.
• Reduce tripping hazards by replacing burned out lightbulbs for better sight and remove extruding electrical cords.

If you are a family caregiver that cannot always be there to assist loved ones or know of those who struggle with regular home maintenance and upkeep, Broad Meadow Farms Home Concierge has several offerings and will gladly complete them on your behalf.