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

a snack, and stay with them until she finishes work.Then I spoke with Pablo, another neighbor who returns home late.

I asked him to stop by each evening just to check that I was okay.

In exchange, I receive his packages during the day.

Next, I partnered with Antonia, a widow my age. Cleaning had become difficult for both of us, so we hired a cleaner together continue reading …