My husbands cancer dx really threw us off base. Luckily he is doing well, but I got to thinking who would take care of me if he wasn't doing well. No one would have devoted the time and effort I did unless they were spouse/so, parent and possibly child. But my children have jobs, kids and so on.
So we had previously moved to a one story house. When we moved in we had ADA handrails put in our walk in roman shower (no lip on the floor). We have hand held shower heads and a shower chair. Those really came in handy several times these past months. Also no step to get from garage to house. A neighbor has a wheelchair we could borrow and another neighbor a really nice walker with a seat.
So not only did I get him to where he had to be, I suddenly had full responsibility for bills, household chores in and out and so on. Several times friends took him to appointment and I took advantage of grocery delivery. We were not prepared for the emotional hit we would take as his illness dominated every waking moment. The kids took some time off to see him and take him to a few appointments and did some chores I could not do. I hired someone to do the grass and bushes.
We are lucky we had the extra money to do this, and our insurance has been spectacular. I don't know what people do that have no money, poor or no insurance, or no family able to care for them.
So who will do it for you? Do you have any plans if you get sick?