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.
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 .
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.
Good luck
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.
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.
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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