Hi Judy like you, i cared for myself at home age 75 and husband including keeping home sterilized etc., no help from family dr or any suggestions... however had i been a patient in hospital would have had my clothing and bedding washed for me, room cleaned etc., and "probably" a dietician finding ut what i could eat..... no fun having it in hospital either and for older people who are ill can be life threatening but for those who have it at home i wish they would provide more support if requested; my doctor just said wash your hands. i said, shall i tell pregnant neighbour next door or my 92 year old neighbour i visit across the street, he said; you dont have to tell anyone! i was terrified the whole time i would pass to my spouse or my adult children when visiting so isolated myself. anxiety didnt keep me in bathroom but diarrhea did as while on over 120 vancomycin pills i could not take imodium ,,,, as also had ibs-D.. it was HORRIBLE ... i dont think people understand unless go through it, as i probably dont understand other's illnesses.... i am going to look for that book i bought just to see what she suggested, might give you some ideas... but even now i dont eat properly cos of ibsd and fecal incontinence and severe fatigue to even cook... take out is out all right, out of the question.. and really i should be eating better .... hang in there, how old are yu judy , june x