Edelweiss3,
There a couple local organizations that go into an elder's
home and do light house chores. Older folks can choose the number of hours they want assistance and young people come in an do housework, prepare meals, and help with whatever is needed.
It sounds good, if the caregivers are honest and trustworthy.
Some are not. And that's a worry. But I like the overall concept. Older people can live at home and that alone is comforting to the aged. But families should keep an eagle eye on what's going on.