For some senior citizens, the manual labor required to properly take care of outdoor chores can be dangerous, leading them to hire companies for tasks like tree removal and lawn care.

But what happens when you can’t afford such services? Either you attempt the chore until you run into unfortunate consequences, or you leave the chores alone as they grow and fester.

But now, there’s another option for those living in Oakland County.

In July 2024, Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency launched the Oakland County Senior Chore Program to help local, in-need senior citizens. The Oakland County pilot program is funded through the county’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

The program covers services such as lawn mowing, leaf raking, tree removal, bush trimming, gutter cleaning and snow blow

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