Maintaining our home as we age, may require assistance. In many communities, family, friends, neighbors or community organizations can lend a hand, but those resources may not always be available. When it becomes no longer possible the Chore program can lend that necessary hand.
Chore services are provided to assist seniors who have difficulty in maintaining their homes and may include:
- Installation of grab bars and wheelchair ramps
- Seasonal yard work
- Heavy cleaning
- Minor household maintenance
We can use the area map below to find the nearest provider or referral agency. Also to the right, “Quick Tips” and “Resources” are available to better assist us with finding reliable information and supports.
Chore services are provided to assist seniors who have difficulty in maintaining their homes and may include:
- Installation of grab bars and wheelchair ramps
- Seasonal yard work
- Heavy cleaning
- Minor household maintenance
We can use the area map in the sidebar of this page to find the nearest provider or referral agency. Also to the right, “Quick Tips” and “Resources” are available to better assist us with finding reliable information and supports.
Quick Tips
Prepare Your Home for Winter (Tip Sheet)
General home safety tasks:
- Set water heater thermostat no higher than 120℉ to prevent scalding.
- Have grab bars installed in the shower and near the toilet.
- Put rubber mats in the bathtub to prevent slipping.
- If you are having a hard time getting in and out of your tub, or on and off the toilet, ask your provider to help you get a special tub chair or bench or raised toilet seat.
- Never mix bleach, ammonia, or other cleaning liquids together when you are cleaning. When mixed, cleaning liquids can create deadly gases.
General household tips every homemaker needs to know:
- Get rid of expired, unused medication. Store medicines in a cool, dry, dark place.
- Maintain a clear walkway for seniors to navigate.
- Know who to call in an emergency and have your phone programmed accordingly.
- Use cordless cleaning tools and lightweight equipment for household chores.
- Periodically check your smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency kits.
Assistance With Daily Household Tasks
When we are faced with health issues that stop us from maintaining a clean and safe home, there are available services to help us with:
- Housekeeping (laundry, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes)
- Meal planning and preparation
- Essential shopping and errands
- Banking & bill paying
- Medication management
Our local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) staff can assess our needs to determine if we are eligible for assistance or can provide us with a referral list of providers if we are able to pay for the service. Either way, having clean clothes a fresh house and a prepared meal are comforting services that can help us in times of need.
We can use the area map in the sidebar to find the nearest provider to us. Also, “Quick Tips” and “Resources” are available to better assist us with finding reliable information and supports.
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