CRITICAL HOME REPAIR SPOTLIGHT: MS. MATTOCKS

MS. MATTOCKS, LACEY WA

South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair program helps seniors age in place

Critical Home Repair, a program that works directly with homeowners who need assistance with critical repairs to address health and safety issues. The Critical Home Repair program is an important part of the community, providing a vital service to elderly homeowners and bringing people together to make a positive impact on the lives of their neighbors. It is a reminder of the importance of community and the power of volunteers.

Nearly 70 percent of the homeowners served through this program are seniors, a population that is especially vulnerable during this time of year. Research shows that seniors who age in place, or reside in their own homes later in life, are able to maintain a sense of independence, a higher quality of life, and better health conditions

Lacey-area-resident Linda Mattocks purchased her home in Lacey nearly 27 years ago with her husband who had a thriving tile business in the community. When her husband passed away over 10 years ago, Linda began doing construction herself off and on… After Linda retired at age 64, she experienced a series of serious health issues, leaving her unable to walk and wheelchair bound.