Handy Helpers
The Handy Helper Program provides assistance with household maintenance tasks.
This includes:
- Replacing light bulbs
- Replacing door locks and window catches
- Replacing faucet washers or faucets
- Installing screens and storm windows
- Installing weather stripping around doors
- Caulking windows
- Repairing furniture
- Installing window shades and curtain rods
- Heavy-duty cleaning, limited to:
- cleaning appliances
- cleaning carpets and rugs
- scrubbing floors
- washing walls
- cleaning interior windows (that do not require a ladder to reach)
- Pest control - general (does not include bed bugs)
- Pest control - rodent (rats and mice)
- Installing safety devices – to increase home safety for seniors with memory issues
Seasonal services available include:
- Spring yard clean up:
- washing exterior windows
- leaf raking
- cleaning flowers beds
- trimming overhanging tree branches (that can be reached safely from the ground)
- Fall yard clean up:
- washing exterior windows
- leaf raking
Availability of seasonal services are weather dependent.
- Spring yard clean up will be available April – June
- Fall yard clean up will be available October - December
Seasonal services utilize volunteer assistance; service will be dependent on volunteer availability.
Eligibility:
- The person must be at least 60 years of age
- A Macomb County resident
Call the Office of Senior Services to request assistance.
(586)469-5228
Donations Welcome! Checks can be made out to “Office of Senior Services” and notate “Handy Helpers” on the memo line. Send checks to: 21885 Dunham Rd., Suite 6, Clinton Township, MI 48036.