Home Maintenance

• Your parent’s biggest asset may be their home– It must be properly maintained to retain its value and

ensure them the flexibility they want

• Your parents want to live independently, but they may not want to take care of the day to day maintenance of a house• Regular maintenance is essential to keeping the

home a comfortable place to live• Home maintenance and repair is the top area for

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Help Maintain the Home

What You Can Do

Ensure that your parent has budgeted for maintaining his or her homeEncourage them to get help with tasks around the houseLook for signs that your parent may need assistance with household maintenance or chores

How We Can Help

Help with home maintenance and identify repairs that should be made to avoid loss of valueFix small leaks that could develop into larger problems down the roadIdentify mold, mildew and other signs of moisture damageCheck and replace filters as necessary in the air conditioning and heating systemsChange light bulbs, flip mattresses