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You can call Adult Protective Services (APS) and report yourself if you believe you are a “vulnerable adult “ and need assistance. APS is designed to help adults who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including self neglect. If someone feels they are unable to care for themselves adequately or are facing situations that jeopardize their wellbeing, they can reach out to APS for support. The agency will assess the situation and determine what kind of help or services might be appropriate.

I hope this information helps, and I wish you all the best in finding the support you need.
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jamminjohn, welcome to the forum. Please fill out your Profile page as that will give us a better understanding of your situation. You mentioned physically can't take care of yourself, in what regards? Why I ask, sometimes physically therapy can be helpful, depending on the ailment. May I ask what is your age?


Another thing, have all your legal documents updated such as appointing someone to be your financial and medical Power of Attorney. And a Will, depending on your assets. Do you have family near by that can take you to an attorney's office, best to use an Elder Law Attorney. Such an Attorney is very helpful should you need to apply for Medicaid (which is different from Medicare).
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Hire in home help to start. Then go from there. If you need help, go to the top of this page and click on Find Care. Fill out the info and you'll be contacted by A Place For Mom.

Best of luck to you.
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We get this so often.
Basically, if you are alone, then when you know you should be in care of some sort I would suggest doing it earlier than ordinarily you would.
For instance, start now looking at and familiarizing yourself with your assets, with ILs (independent living facilities) and etc.
You might also consider Board and Care where you have your own room, few other residents (usually a total of 6) and better food, more home like atmosphere.l

Consider looking into "The Village". Monthly fee, but volunteers, and shared classes, watching one another, sometimes roommate opportunities. Videos about The Village Movement are available on youtube. This is national (indeed international I think) movement in which seniors band together support.

Let us know other concerns you have in this regard.
Reach out to your local council on aging.
Consider having a Licensed Fiduciary manage your executive functions (bills and etc) when the time arrives.
Just lots of stuff. And if you join a Village group you will discuss them ALL.
Good luck.
Your question is a bit general and without particulars but sure will come back if you have specifics you are curious about.
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