Plumber
Roots from trees and shrubs can cause drainage troubles.
Some confused seniors try to flush all manner of things down the toilet.
Know whom to call. Major or minor floods will cause panic and expensive damage.
Find a Plumber
Find a reputable plumber, put his card in the house and home section of The File and don't wait for an emergency. Pay for an hour of his time to examine the home.
Ask for a written receipt, dated and signed. Put it in the finances section of The File. It may be useful at income tax time.
A Plumber Giggle for You
On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed."
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- Find tips for making life at home easier for your Aging Loved One. Mobilise the correct medical, home-maintenance, personal and social services.
- Electrician
- An electrical inspection of the home ensures safety for our Aging Loved Ones. A certified electrician will check household wiring and offer suggestions that may prevent fires and power outages.
- Gardener
- A gardener will visit regularly, indicating to unsavoury types that people are watching and caring for your Aging Loved One. The value and appearance of the home is maintained.
- Simple Little Sticker
- Follow the advice from the emergency response team: make this simple little sticker clearly visible to all responders.
- The File
- Label the file folder with the name of your Aging Loved One, learn how to use it efficiently, and your headaches (almost) will disappear! It all happens here.
