Live-in care

Lucky just to point out that, as a rule, live-in carers provided by a specialist agency don't do all the housework, cooking and laundry, only that of the client.

In addition to providing personal care to your DH they'll keep his room & bathroom clean and tidy, make his meals and do his personal laundry.

My brother and sister-in-law had a live-in carer for SIL’s 90+ mother, who lived with them. They could not manage the nursing care themselves. It was very expensive but worked well. Previously they had tried a very nice care home, but she had not been happy there. Having her at home with a live-in carer worked out a bit cheaper, but that wasn’t the main consideration. They have enough money and a large house, which obviously helps.

What a brilliant idea Alexa.
I would willingly accommodate a homeless person in exchange for some domestic and garden help. I live alone and have spare rooms.

I would very much like if there was an employment organisation which would help householders and homeless people to swap what they have to offer. Each party would have to be vetted and police checked.

The idea would be for a young and fit homeless person to exchange a set amount of domestic and or personal care for accommodation. I would expect the arrangement would have safeguards so that neither party would be exploited.

No personal experience but a good friend did this for her frail elderly parents. Her mum had advanced PD and her dad had his own needs. It seemed to work very well for them and they spoke very highly of the woman who lived in. Good luck with it all, you’re in a very stressful situation. x