Elderly neighbour put bin out on wrong day

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I know, it sounds ridiculous, but I'm worried.

For 20 years (he was elderly then!) he's been the one I look to to check when bin day is around BHs etc. This week he put all his bins out the day after the bin men had been. This might not be so odd if it was a week or two after a BH, but it's not

Do I need to "do" anything? He lives with his wife who's losing her sight but they both seem fit and active. They have a daughter who visits every couple of weeks.

I would just see what happens next week.

No, you don't need to do anything.

My mum is 84 and forgets altogether sometimes. My 64 year old neighbour needs reminding every week.

I'm extremely grateful to mum's neighbours for helping her but I really wouldn't panic!

Anybody can get flustered and confused and not know whether they're coming or going. If he's had a hectic week and got in a muddle with his days - and then forgotten which bin it is this week (maybe not online to check the calendar) - it's not an outrageous response to just put them all out so that the bin men can take whichever the right one is.

I agree with PP: if this becomes regular, maybe have a word; but if it's just a one-off, accept that elderly people can have brain farts, just as easily as can young and middle-aged people.

You sound like a lovely, concerned neighbour. Keep a watchful eye. Maybe find an excuse to pop by. Are there relatives you could chat to if concerned.

Disclaimer- I live in a village where we look out for each other.

I wouldn’t worry. But I would find a reason to pop by for a chat. We have elderly neighbours a few doors down, their family is actively involved but I think it’s like having young kids, takes a village and all that.