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We need help for cleaning up a yard: trees and brush to avoid fire hazard. It's a lot of work and was wondering if there was help out there as the elderly person is on a very small fixed income
Contact the San Diego division of code enforcement and ask them. They may charge, though. My community does; it helps them make money.
Contact the local electrical company. In my area, they regularly review yards and take down trees that could fall on lines and knock out power as a result of storms bringing down branches and trees.
Contact the local fire department and ask for suggestions.
Is this person a Veteran? If so, there might be some companies that would volunteer to help a Vet. You might try checking the national list of Veteran owned companies:
https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/
You could also call local news stations; sometimes people will volunteer if they get their name on a tv newscast. It helps bring in business for them to be good Samaritans.
From what you write though, this kind of job may require a tree company with skilled professional climbers, a ladder truck, and definitely commercial liability insurance, and they're not going to work for free. It's a sad situation though; older folks don't have the funds to keep yard growth under control.
And finding volunteers is also a risky business, especially given the possibility of injury doing tree and yard work.
Look at nextdoor for people who do this and inquire about senior discount in your negotiation. You might get $100 off, but don't belabor the point about the "super tiny fixed income." Gardening people are often self-employed, which means they are paying their own insurance and most likely couldn't afford this place.
Contact the local high school and ask if there are Boy Scout troops around. Also, high school students need community service hours, and perhaps they can help you out.
Check with local churches, too. They may have a network of people who can help you.
And since you're in Southern California, apply to the Helpful Honda guys for assistance -- https://www.socalhondadealers.com/help-me-honda/
SoCal homeowner with a big spread that most likely will require chainsaw and or wood chipper action (trees) and so forth? Why would make a Boy Scout troop remotely able to deal with this?
As the SO of a blue-collar person, I'm dismayed and shocked by how much old people with means (and this spread represents means) think that there's just this horde of qualified capable strangers around who'll just take this on for the equivalent of a nice Hallmark card.
So sorry. No help available here. We are a forum of caregivers from all over the country and other countries as well. We meet here to talk and give support and ideas. No job posting, help wanted, or job seeking ads.
I recommend you contact your local churches, or look up the Agency of Aging in your area.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Contact the San Diego division of code enforcement and ask them. They may charge, though. My community does; it helps them make money.
Contact the local electrical company. In my area, they regularly review yards and take down trees that could fall on lines and knock out power as a result of storms bringing down branches and trees.
Contact the local fire department and ask for suggestions.
Is this person a Veteran? If so, there might be some companies that would volunteer to help a Vet. You might try checking the national list of Veteran owned companies:
https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/
You could also call local news stations; sometimes people will volunteer if they get their name on a tv newscast. It helps bring in business for them to be good Samaritans.
From what you write though, this kind of job may require a tree company with skilled professional climbers, a ladder truck, and definitely commercial liability insurance, and they're not going to work for free. It's a sad situation though; older folks don't have the funds to keep yard growth under control.
And finding volunteers is also a risky business, especially given the possibility of injury doing tree and yard work.
Check with local churches, too. They may have a network of people who can help you.
And since you're in Southern California, apply to the Helpful Honda guys for assistance -- https://www.socalhondadealers.com/help-me-honda/
As the SO of a blue-collar person, I'm dismayed and shocked by how much old people with means (and this spread represents means) think that there's just this horde of qualified capable strangers around who'll just take this on for the equivalent of a nice Hallmark card.
They don't exist.
I recommend you contact your local churches, or look up the Agency of Aging in your area.
Good luck