I learned one of my neighbors, a cheerful, affable man in his 70's, has cancer, multiple ostomies, and just escaped from a low quality treatment facility to which he refuses to return. I wasn't aware of any of this before he needed a ride and got one from a local gossip.

After reading this I stopped by his place last night and inquired if any of the suggestions you had made would benefit him, but his nails were strong, his feet uncracked. However, he didn't have running water. Starting about 7:30 this morning I have been hacking and slashing his plumbing, walking to the hardware store for parts, and back to switch for parts that fit, and now he has water.

I appreciate your suggestions, and glad I was able to provide something he needed.

Thanks!