Aging in Place Workbook 2019

HOUSING

Home Safety & Livability Home and Yard Maintenance Do you know the maintenance requirements for the appliances and systems in your home? (please see Appendix B for a sample home maintenance checklist) Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ N/A ____ (covered by rental/condo property manager)

Do you have the physical capability to maintain your home? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ N/A ____ (covered by rental/condo property manager)

Do you have the financial resources to maintain your home (or pay someone to do it )? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ N/A ____ (covered by rental/condo property manager)

Do you have the physical capability to maintain your yard/property? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____N/A ____ (no yard or property to maintain)

Do you have the financial resources to maintain your yard/property (or pay someone to)? Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____N/A ____ (no yard or property to maintain)

Do you know who you might contact for specialized home repairs or maintenance? (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof/gutters, cleaning/painting) Yes ___ No ____ Not Sure ____ N/A ____ (covered by rental/condo property manager)

Did You Know?

Deferred home maintenance can lead to expensive or even dangerous conditions over time and may diminish your ability to successfully age in place. For some maintenance tasks, it may make sense to hire a professional. Remember: emergency repairs are almost always more expensive than proper preventative maintenance! As a part of your aging-in-place planning, it may also be worth hiring a professional inspector to perform a thorough assessment of your home to identify any structural problems, major system issues, or safety concerns. The American Society of Home Inspectors can be a helpful resource to find a local, certified home inspector: http://www.homeinspector.org/HomeInspectors/Find

Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

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