We’re in the middle of feel-good Spring. It’s the time when we have Spring-Cleaning Fever. In the process, we notice repairs that need to be done and hazards that need to be un-hazarded. But what about people who are incapable of doing those chores? You probably know an elderly or infirm person who lives alone and doesn’t have aware family nearby. Or a single mom with her hands full with work and children. And you probably can spare a Saturday afternoon for a visit and safety check.
You can check locks on his windows, doors, and gates, tighten their screws, and make sure they work properly. You can test her fire, smoke, break-in, and medical emergency systems and put in new batteries. Or replace burned-out light bulbs (house, porch, outside security light) and frayed electrical cords. Move those flammable items from around the water heater, furnace, gas range—anywhere there’s a flame. Clean debris from the clothes dryer (from drum to where the air vents outdoors)—a big, often overlooked fire hazard. I have more safety ideas if you need them.
Take your kids to help. Not only will the recipient of your labor be safe, but also your children will learn that we need keep others in mind and look out for each other.
