My elderly neighbour feels

[brenda]

rather intimidated.The scenario--- my neighbour is 92 , lives alone in a semidetached bungalow. He is in very poor health. deaf and has no family.I along with other neighbours do his shopping.
The bungalow next door to him has been sold , and since February there has been much construction work in extending the bungalow.
Two weeks ago the construction workers approached Jim the 92 year old . and said they needed access to his loft to complete the electric installation to the house next door. He refused. He is not a well man and was very worried about people in his property whom he was unable to supervise, or fully understand what they wanted to do.

Since his refusal all building seems to be suspended, but he is really very apprehensive as to what the outcome may be.

As neighbours we have tried to find out what the request was for , and the construction workers seem to have disappeared.

Has anyone any clue , as to what they needed to do?
We are anxious for him and his well being .

Any thoughts , advice very welcome.Sincerely Brenda.

[ttfn]

Brenda - you should get the caring neighbour AB award. Glad you have support from another lady too. Jim is a lucky man. Hope the builders do get in touch soon to put your minds at ease :)

[brenda]

Think our little street is a bit unusual, only 7 houses a side , all golden oldies living solo, with the exception of one young family with two gorgeous babies and one middle aged couple -- so yes we do tend to look after each other.

[brenda]

Last update on Jim-------His social worker called to see my friend and myself, they are going to liase with the electric company and the original builder a local man , because of Jim's deafness.

Am pleased about that, she also said she would keep us informed of the outcomes.
Thank you all for your comments.

[marval]

Good news, well done for looking out for your neighbours.

[brenda]

Update on my neighbour Jim .The electricity board are now arranginging a supply to the house next door to Jim, which is being re built.The supply will be underground and will not affect Jim's property at all.The original builder , local man is back at work as well. Jim's social worker has been brilliant , and has reported all this to myself and my friend.So Jim is again a Happy bunny.