ROSSS’ Home Maintenance Program Empowers Local Seniors to Age at Home
By Kelly Dumas, Rural Ottawa South Support Services
For many seniors, the desire to age at home is strong, but maintaining a home can become increasingly challenging with age. Tasks that were once simple, such as yard work, or making minor repairs, can become difficult and even dangerous. This is where ROSSS’ Home Maintenance Program can assist, offering crucial support to seniors who want to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes.
As people age, physical limitations make home upkeep tasks more difficult, which can pose serious safety risks. Activities like shoveling snow, climbing ladders, or repairing household items can lead to falls or other injuries. Home maintenance services are not just a convenience but a key factor in preventing accidents that could otherwise force seniors into assisted living or care facilities prematurely. By providing reliable help, ROSSS ensures that seniors can maintain a safe living environment without risking their health or safety.
In addition to improving safety, home maintenance support empowers seniors to maintain their independence. Many individuals wish to age in place, surrounded by the familiarity of their own home and community. ROSSS’ Home Maintenance Program makes this possible by alleviating the burden of daily upkeep, allowing seniors to focus on enjoying their lives without worrying about chores they can no longer manage on their own.
ROSSS’ Home Maintenance Program is specifically designed to address the needs of the senior community in rural Ottawa South. Whether it’s replacing a light bulb, or tackling larger projects like painting, garden clean up, putting away patio furniture for the winter, snow removal, or storage cleanouts, the program provides dependable assistance. Our friendly, fully-screened, handy workers are skilled in various tasks, ensuring that seniors can enjoy their homes with peace of mind.
At just $32.00 per hour, with a two-hour minimum, the service remains affordable, providing valuable, cost-effective, support. Seniors also have the flexibility to extend the service in 30-minute increments for $16.00, making it adaptable to their specific needs.
For more information or to schedule service, contact Cindy Powell, Client Liaison, at 613-692-4697 Ext. 240 or by email at cindy.powell@rosss.ca. With ROSSS’ Home Maintenance Program, seniors can continue to age safely and independently in their homes.
Featured Image: Cliff, who is a home maintenance professional with ROSSS, is a Manotick resident of over 30 years and thrilled to be able to give back to his community.
