When you first moved into your home with your family, you were bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Unfortunately, that has changed somewhat; household chores and gardening are becoming increasingly difficult. However, this doesn't necessarily mean you have to move to a smaller apartment. With a little support in everyday life around their home, many seniors manage quite well.
Does housework really do itself? If only. Unfortunately, reality is quite different. Vacuuming and mopping, cleaning and scrubbing within your own four walls, weeding and mowing the lawn – all of this now requires considerable effort and perhaps even causes pain.
Getting effective support – but how and where?
If you feel limited or even overwhelmed by the upkeep of your house and property, you shouldn't hesitate to accept help. This could be the teenage boy next door who'd be happy to earn a few extra euros by mowing your lawn. Or the friendly cleaning lady that your acquaintance highly recommended and who even has some free time. But help isn't always so readily available.
As a general rule, you should not employ household or garden help illegally. Apart from students supplementing their pocket money with small neighborhood services, you should choose the legal route. Otherwise, you could face fines and back taxes. Accident insurance for housework and gardening is only available if you officially employ freelance cleaners and gardeners. Paying the invoice by bank transfer can save you on taxes. For those who need help with household chores due to age or illness, the health insurance company usually covers the costs. However, it is important to clarify this with your health insurance company beforehand.
Notices and online appeals
If you're looking for a cleaning lady, try posting a notice in your nearest supermarket. If you're lucky and a nice, trustworthy person gets in touch, your new housekeeper probably lives nearby, and you'll save on travel costs.
However, you can also find help for your house and garden in your local area online, for example, via the classic classifieds portal, eBay Kleinanzeigen. Specialized platforms that connect you with reputable cleaning professionals have the advantage that your cleaner will be replaced by a colleague if they are sick. On portals like bookatiger.com, helping.de, and putzchecker.de, you can easily find people who will reliably take care of your house and property.
When your strength diminishes and things aren't running smoothly around the house or with the care of your beloved rose bushes, it doesn't necessarily mean you have to leave your home. With a little support, you can maintain your familiar way of life.
We are happy to assist you in finding suitable support services!