I am 72 and have lived alone my entire adult life. My parents and siblings have all passed away. When'Mayo said I needed 2 non-professional caregivers for the critical 6 weeks immediately after transplant or I wouldn't qualify for a new liver, I sent an email to cousins, friends and neighbors. Not only did a cousin and a neighbor step up for the 24/7 fur 6 weeks caregiving, 2 friends from Colorado and North Carolina offered to give my primary caregivers breaks in the 6 week schedule.
Before the transplant surgery I used professional caregivers post the exploratory laporotomy.
You may be surprised as I was how many of your friends and neighbors care and want to help.
Best wishes, Barbara