I am 87 years old: if you cannot live alone, before going to a care home, consider these alternatives.

a simple proposal:

I needed someone to remind me to take my medication each morning.
She needed occasional help watching her children during meetings.

So we helped each other.

Now, every morning, she stops by for a few minutes, brings me coffee, and makes sure I’ve taken my medication.

In return, twice a week, I pick up her children from school, give them continue reading …