French MNers - Finding a live-in housekeeper/carer for elderly parent

[Ujjayi]

We need to find live-in support for my elderly FIL who lives close to Evian. He is in his 90's and it is becoming increasingly clear that he cannot continue to live unaided. As a family, we are aiming to support his wishes to remain in his own home for as long as we can. However, none of our family live in France and whilst the summer holidays mean that a "rota" of sorts is possible, this is just not sustainable long-term.

He doesn't need round-the-clock "nursing". What we are thinking of is a live-in housekeeper type role who would prepare meals, shop, clean the house, take him to any medical appointments etc.

I have no idea how we might go about finding such a person and wondered if any MNers currently resident in France would have any insight into how we could find somebody to take on this role e.g. agencies etc?

No idea but have you posted on the Living Overseas board? Lots of French residents there. Also, there is a Parents on France FB group you might try.

Good luck!

Not sure if it helps, but a friend living in France got involved in assisting her elderly neighbour who had dementia and was essentially starving to death.

She was very impressed by French Social Services. Less impressed by her French neighbours who congratulated her for doing the right thing, but did nothing themselves.

Thanks for the replies. Posted in Living Overseas as suggested and have some good advice as a starting point.