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- Can they move around and negotiate the property safely?
- Are they willing to allow outside help from a neighbor or service company when needed?
- Is the work they are doing to keep the home up to date too exhausting?
- Is the responsibility of spring maintenance overwhelming?
- Are some important tasks being left undone?
Full story at the source: Spring Maintenance for Senior Safety
Good for the Body and Soul
Tending to gardens, clearing eaves and gutters, and cleaning windows are but a few of the strenuous tasks that are required for home maintenance. These chores are especially worrisome for adults with senior parents living on their own. But, if your parent(s) can take these tasks on, they should—performing them has a positive effect on the body and mind.
Posted by Jeffrey Silver on 2017/06/15 at 3:05 pm
This is absolutely true – research has shown that the number one way to maintain quality of life as we age and extend the years we have left to enjoy… is staying active and getting regular exercise. It’s so simple. So powerful. So ignored. Get out there and do stuff, seniors!