Fall Refresh for Seniors: Ensuring Comfort & Safety at Home

Why is this important for families with aging parents?

For many of us in the “sandwich generation” (raising children while also helping our older parents), fall is a natural time to ensure our parents’ home is safe, accessible, and ready for the wet and chilly weather headed to Central Iowa soon. 

With over 75% of seniors wishing to age in place, proactive seasonal maintenance is key to making that goal a reality – and it helps maximize the value of their retirement savings. 

What should I focus on during a fall refresh at my parent’s home?

Start by assessing any changes in your parents’ health or mobility over the past year. These changes may mean that traditional fall tasks like clearing driveways or prepping gardens may now require professional help. 

If a parent passed away, consider which routines he or she did to support the home during the fall and winter season and whether new routines need to be established. Did dad always change the furnace filters? Did mom always make the furnace check-up appointment?

Additionally, look around the space and identify what is needed most for comfort and safety. This can be particularly challenging to do if your parents still live in the house you grew up in. Are railings firmly attached to the wall? Are the front stairs you’ve climbed for 40 years, crumbling and becoming a tripping hazard? Is it time to consider a grab bar in the shower? 

Take time to have a conversation with your parents about changes in mobility, stamina, and routines to ensure the home maintenance continues and additional help is considered, if necessary, especially if they want to age in place.

How can a concierge help?

Our Daily Living Home Support package is designed for this exact purpose. We act as your trusted, on-the-ground support to help with the change of season:

• Light housekeeping and decluttering

• Refrigerator/freezer clean out and expired food edit

• Home safety audit providing a fresh set of eyes on the home

• House management checklist review including furnace filters, smoke detectors, and an exterior walk around the property

Hiring a professional concierge specializing in services for seniors takes the pressure off family members who may not live nearby or do not have the time to handle every detail themselves during a busy season of life.

Additionally, a concierge provides a fresh set of eyes to consider the space which may help identify potential safety issues and can recommend specialized and trusted vendors who can solution issues if they arise.

When roofing, siding, and window issues are identified, Simply Golden Solutions recommends Right Roofing & Siding in Urbandale. They’ve been serving Central Iowa for 28 years and have a well-established commitment to quality and service.

Ryan Johnson, owner of Right Roofing & Siding, understands the unique position many seniors find themselves in maintaining a home while also balancing the considerations of stretching retirement savings. Ryan and his staff recommend and talk through solutions that protect your home while appropriately mitigating damage now and into the future.

Final tip 

Don’t wait until the first ice storm or holiday chaos to realize your parents need help.

Book a Daily Living Home Support package with Simply Golden Solutions to ensure their safety and your peace of mind. 

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📞 Schedule a Fall Daily Living Home Support package with Simply Golden Solutions today.

We’ll create a customized plan to keep your loved one safe and comfortable all season long.

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