Light Housekeeping

Arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease and other medical problems can make simple household tasks such as vacuuming and dusting almost impossible. For someone who always prided herself on keeping a nice house, this can be very dispiriting as well as unhealthy.

There's a long waiting list for subsidized homemaking, so volunteers are greatly appreciated. This volunteer opportunity usually takes about three hours per month and can be fit into a busy schedule. And experts agree - it's much more fun to run someone else's vacuum than your own!