In previous years, the temperature in my house had been reasonably consistent in winterThis year, the main floor is much colder than normal; the lower level however is still warmThe house is almost 40 years old, so I'm wondering if it may need new or additional insulation in the attic?No major changes inside or outRoof and siding about 10 years old.Advice, please? Anything I I should check? Thank you!
Although this may sound unfair, perhaps unkind, this gentleman is probably a lot happier staying at homeIf he isn't happy then he should be offered respite servicesI feel he should be offered some assistance to make his stay at home more comfortable for him thoughPerhaps Veteran Affairs, Department of Human Services (or your equivalent) could look into what services they could offer himSounds like a bed brought downstairs would be a good start, one of those stairway chair lifts even betterThere are always things we could do to make our homes a safer, more comfortable experience for the elderlyCheck out respite services, home nursing even; these people usually have lots of options and suggestions to help elderly people live more comfortably at homeHope someone makes some adjustments to this man's home soon; just got to tap into the right service I guess My mother is 84 and she has a cleaner come in to do her heavy cleaning jobs, pays a gardener to mow her front garden, has had some railings fitted, bath/shower supports to make her homelife easier for herShe would not be happy in a retirement village or nursing home so we try to make things as easy for her as possibleOnly a year ago she went through double knee reconstructions (favourable result)I do much of her gardening as well as my own, but am getting older myself and have a few back problems, so it is really a case of doing what I can within reasonI do all her banking for her on the internet these days, some shopping also and she really appreciates little things like that.
I suspect something other than your insulationNo expert here but I wouldn't think insulation can go bad like milk, overnightSince the change is sudden and dramatic it's likely somethig elseMaybe somethig with the ductwork/return vents has altered the airflow.
Well I guess it would depend on the space downstairs and whether they have a bathroom on that levelWhen my mom could not climb the stairs, I rented a hospital bed and placed it in the family roomI had a bathroom nearby so it worked for mePlus, if an emergency arose, the paramedics could get her out quicklyIt would be the best approachMy aunt had her mother in the living roomWhen you walked in the door, there she wasYou do the best you canNow Medicare paid for a lot,including the hospital bed, so maybe they don't have enough insurance to pay for itI plan to live here as long as possibleIf I can't, I will move into a senior apartmentI am praying that I stay as healthy as I can up until it is time for me to check out.
Statistics indicate that people live longer, happier lives in their own homesThat's where I'll stayI too have bed and bath on 2nd floor, but when the time comes I'll get a stair lift installedThere are also visiting nurses and social workers to visit and they are covered by Medicare most of the timeThe Medic Alert buttons are helpful, tooThat's what I did for my grandmother plus frequent visits and 2x daily phone callsShe died at 94I promised my grandparents I'd never put them away so I found resources to help themI hope that's what someone does for meAnd you're right-it's not your concern if that's what the elder wants and the family chooses to honor that request.
This is hardIf he were an invalid then leaving the dad upstairs would be the way to goSince he can get around with a walker then I could see your concerns for this poor fellaIt would be a dangerous thing to put him upstairsIt's too bad there is no bathroom downstairsYou are a good friend to be so concernedLet's pray there is a solutionOnly God knowsEdit: I forgot to answer your questionlolNancy, I love my house since it's the one where I did most of my growing up years inHowever, I'm trusting God on which direction He would take me if I would ever have to leaveI told my kids a long time ago that if I ever were to get to the place where I can't take care of myself, then they are to put me anywhere except at their homesI don't want to be a burden to them nor do I want to put up with the in-lawslolI'm okay with adult care facilities since I visit one every SundayThey're very comfortable and they have their independence.
