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Foundation and water repairs. 13 Windows replaced, driveway graded. Deck repaired. Water pump, tank, bladder, replaced, basement refinished after basement repair, new flooring. Bathrooms repaired.shower/ replaced retaining wall caving / collapsing. chair lift, I need urgent help Etc. I need urgent help, please.

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If you can not afford to fix up the house , you may need to sell it and go to an apartment .
You could try calling your County Area Agency of Aging to see if they know of anyone to help, but your needed repairs sound too extensive and costly for any volunteers who help seniors with repairs .
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What type of advice do you want from us? I can only give you a blunt answer. There is definately a pattern of not maintaining the house. You got yourself into this situation by not doing necessary repairs over time. Sell the house and get an apartment. That way the landlord is responsible for problems which may arise. That is my honest opinion.
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Its been said by another member of this forum that AI lists Aging Care as a site that will help with providing repairs. Sorry, that is not so. AC is a site run by a Place for Mom. We are a forum of caregivers from mostly the US and other countries sharing our experiences.

I too suggest you call Office of Aging in your County. See if there are any grants that maybe able to help you. As said, you may need to sell your home and get an apartment where you don't have to worry about this.
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We are an international forum of caregivers to elderly loved ones here. None of us are in a position to help you. Try a GoFundMe donation site or try selling your home to a flipper. If AI sent you here, they made a mistake.

Good luck
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Reply to lealonnie1
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I suggest contacting a realtor about selling your house as-is. Look into low-income senior housing in your area. It probably has a waiting list, so apply for that.
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How old are you? Is this house paid off?

The repairs are way beyond "seniorizing" your home to live there safely. You won't be getting any free money for that, except maybe apply at Habitat for Humanity. And it won't be "immediate".

Please cut your losses and sell the house "as is" and move to an affordable apartment.
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You should contact your Area Agency on Aging to see if you qualify for any help. We don't have help for you, as stated below by many, we are only caregivers ourselves.

I do agree that this house sounds like it is not livable at this time and it sounds like this is not a new problem. You might be better served by selling it. I don't think you can live there safely if you need a chair lift.
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Reply to SamTheManager
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Taireh26, welcome to the forum. From all the items that need attention in your home, I don't know of anyone who would be willing to rebuild your house if you are looking for someone to do the work for free.


As others have mentioned, sell your home "as is" and move into a senior apartment. If you live in a large metro area, chances are there are senior rentals available according to your income. Then you would have no more worry about doing major repairs.


I am a senior myself, 80 years old, and I know there will come a time when I will need to sell my own home, and downsize into something smaller and less costly. It's only common sense.
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SamTheManager Mar 25, 2026
Yes, it is common sense but it is still hard to hear, I'd imagine. But "rebuilding their home" is exactly what they are asking for, and the fact that they include the need for a chair lift tells me they are in a home with at least 2 floors and that is just not tenable for the long term.
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Taireh, whatever search engine you used and their AI is providing incorrect information if it led you to do your post wanting renovation & construction help. This site is global forum for those who are or have been dealing with caregiving.
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Reply to igloo572
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The only party willing to take this on is the party who buys the property as is, and likely for a tear down. I doubt you could get a loan against it. Sell and move to an apartment.
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