Purposeful Hands On Sessions

Fix It Together is designed for older adults who want to stay involved, capable, and mentally engaged but may be finding it harder to get started on their own.


As people age, it is common to become more isolated, less stimulated, or disconnected from activities that once brought purpose and enjoyment. Projects get postponed. Hobbies fall away. The longer this happens, the harder it can feel to re‑engage.


Fix It Together addresses this challenge by pairing older adults with a calm, encouraging presence who works alongside them. Having someone there makes it easier to begin, stay involved, and rediscover confidence through shared, meaningful activity.


This service is a guided, collaborative experience offered by Prime Life Home Solutions. Sessions focus on working through simple, hands‑on projects together in a safe and supportive environment. The emphasis is not on completing a task perfectly, but on participation, problem solving, and doing something purposeful with someone by your side.


Fix It Together supports older adults throughout Broward County and Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coral Springs, Parkland, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding communities.

What Happens During a Fix It Together Session

Each session is designed to feel familiar, approachable, and flexible. Activities are completed together with a trained Prime Life team member and are paced to the individual’s comfort, ability, and interests.


Sessions involve light, guided tasks that encourage participation, coordination, and problem solving without physical strain or safety risk.


Examples of activities may include:

Simple Household Projects

  • Assembling or adjusting small furniture items
  • Installing or repositioning non‑electrical hardware such as hooks, drawer pulls, or door stoppers
  • Measuring and marking spaces for improved organization or accessibility
  • Building small shelves, benches, or storage pieces



Organization and Sorting Tasks

  • Sorting tools, hardware, or household items by size, use, or frequency
  • Reorganizing a workbench, utility area, or storage shelf
  • Creating labeled systems that are easy to maintain


Light Repairs and Adjustments

  • Tightening loose handles or hinges
  • Replacing batteries in household devices
  • Adjusting cabinet doors or simple latches
  • Repairing or restoring personal items with sentimental value


Creative and Build Style Activities

  • Assembling small kits or pre‑selected projects
  • Sanding, painting, or finishing non‑structural items
  • Repurposing materials into functional household items


Planning and Problem Solving Together

  • Talking through how a task should be approached
  • Choosing tools and materials
  • Deciding the order of steps before starting


Sessions are often most meaningful when projects connect to lifelong skills, hobbies, or trades. All activities are non‑hazardous, non‑electrical, and non‑structural. Sessions can be modified, paused, or redirected at any time based on comfort, energy level, or interest.

The Problem Fix It Together Solves

Many older adults still want to be active and engaged but struggle with motivation, confidence, or knowing where to start. Without encouragement, it is easy to put things off. Over time, this can lead to withdrawal, boredom, and loss of routine.


Fix It Together helps break that cycle.


By showing up consistently and participating together, the Prime Life team helps transform hesitation into action. Tasks that once felt overwhelming become manageable. Activities that were avoided feel approachable again.


Often, it is not the task itself that matters most, but the presence of someone willing to do it together.

Why Purposeful Hands On Activity Matters

Purposeful activity that combines thinking, movement, and problem solving engages multiple areas of the brain while also supporting emotional well‑being.


During Fix It Together sessions, individuals are planning steps, recalling past experience, making decisions, adjusting their approach, and coordinating movement in real time. Just as important, they gain structure, companionship, and momentum.


The outcome is often renewed interest, improved confidence, and a greater willingness to stay engaged in daily life. Over time, this can help reduce isolation and support a stronger sense of purpose while aging in place.

Benefits for Older Adults

Fix It Together supports older adults by:

  • Reducing isolation through shared activity
  • Making it easier to start and follow through on tasks
  • Reconnecting individuals with hobbies or skills they once enjoyed
  • Restoring confidence through participation rather than observation
  • Supporting routine, purpose, and engagement in a natural way


Many participants rediscover pride in their abilities and find that having someone alongside them makes all the difference.

Benefits for Families

For families, Fix It Together offers reassurance that a loved one is staying engaged rather than withdrawing or becoming isolated.


Families often notice:

  • Increased motivation and interest in daily activities
  • Improved mood and confidence
  • Greater willingness to participate rather than avoid tasks
  • A sense that their loved one feels supported, not alone


Having someone consistently show up and do things together often creates positive momentum that families cannot easily provide on their own.

Benefits for Referral Partners

For healthcare and referral partners, Fix It Together aligns with evidence supporting lifestyle‑based approaches to cognitive engagement and quality of life.


Sessions reinforce:

  • Planning and executive function
  • Memory recall
  • Analytical thinking
  • Creativity and problem solving
  • Coordinated movement


This service supports engagement between clinical visits without replacing medical care or therapy.

Who Fix It Together Is For

  • Older adults who enjoy working with their hands
  • Individuals who like solving problems
  • People who want to stay mentally engaged
  • Those who can safely participate in light, guided tasks



Scope and Boundaries of Fix It Together

Fix It Together is designed as a supportive, non‑clinical service. It is not intended to replace medical care, therapy, or rehabilitation.


This service is not appropriate for:

  • Individuals requiring medical supervision
  • Those needing skilled therapy or rehabilitation
  • Individuals with advanced dementia


The focus is always on safety, dignity, and participation at a comfortable pace.

Important Note

All Fix It Together activities are adapted for safety and pace. No ladders, unsafe tools, or rushed tasks are used. Fix It Together is not medical care, therapy, or rehabilitation. Observations shared with families are non‑clinical and intended to support communication and peace of mind.

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Interested in Fix It Together

Fix It Together helps turn isolation into engagement, hesitation into action, and routine into something meaningful again.


If you are looking for a purposeful, respectful way to support engagement, confidence, and routine while aging in place, Prime Life Home Solutions is here to help.