I live alone and having too many home accidents due to a neuropathic disease. I don't want to go into a nursing home.

Would you consider elderly housing? My cousin is eighty years old and has been living there for about 10 years. has many health problems, uses a walker, has a big handicapped bathroom, and made many wonderful friends over the years. They look out for one another. Just recently someone from her apartment complex called me to tell me she was not doing well, was confused so she called the ambulance. I am grateful she called me. She had a UTI and stayed in the hospital for three days with other problems as well.
She loves it there. Hired someone younger that lives at the complex to clean her apartment, do errands, shopping, take her out. She also has Meals on Wheels five days a week. Rent is about $700- $800 per month and everything is included. There is a health clinic on the bottom floor run by the local hospital. The place is clean, a nice community room with a tv and kitchen. It is a place I would consider if I became less independent. Assisted Living is a good alternative if one can afford it, but I understand it is expensive. Wishing you the best.

My loved one chose an Assisted Living apartment and with the regular meals, people around, and a safe living environment, he stopped falling!

He later added an electric wheelchair and a scooter because his main challenge was mobility.

He never went to a nursing home.

I agree with the above answers--and give you props for being aware that you need help, rather than ignoring it and dumping it on someone else.

People who make their own LTC decisions are by far happier! I wish you the best in this.

This isn't intended to be "nosy" or to pry, but what kinds of accidents?   If the neuropathy affects your legs and feet, and thus your gait, PT ordered by your doctor could help.    Perhaps there are strengthening exercises that would help anyone, regardless of neuropathy.

I would raise this issue with your neurologist, or better yet as you're more likely to get more time, with his/her NP or PA.

If you can afford it Assisted Living might be an option. Or if you do not think youa re ready for AL look for a place that has Independent Living and you can transition to AL as you need to.
A "nursing home" is not like the ones from years ago. A nursing home or Skilled Nursing Facility would be if you truly need skilled nursing to manage your health problems.
I suppose the question is what type of "accidents" are you having. ?
There are Medical Alert devices that you can press a button and emergency services will be contacted in case of a fall.
You can hire a caregiver to come in daily to check on you and to help do things that you can not longer do safely.
You can look for a roommate (there can be problems with this...)

But if you think you need round the clock help I suggest that you tour some Assisted Living facilities and see what they can offer. I think you will be surprised that they are a far cry form the old "nursing homes"

Welcome to the forum, Restless!

The first thing I think you need is to figure out your finances. Without knowing what you can and cannot afford, it will be difficult for you to find good solutions that keep you in the community even if that's a senior community where you have access to services.

Can you say more about what you're thinking you would like in terms of help?

For your own peace of mind, look into assisted living, which at least where I live, is typically the next “layer” of support for someone in your situation.

Neuropathy is potentially somewhat manageable, and PT/OT can often help. Good strategies for your physical being can help some too.

You also have (hopefully) been told that staying as active as you can safely manage is a good thing.

Although the previous points are no doubt obvious to you, your comment about entering a nursing home is a little concerning because although you seem to have a good general grip on your need for help, you’ve come up with what could be seen as the most restrictive of the residential strategies that could be your next step from independent living.

Although at late ‘70s I’m presently in my own home, I’ve already informally decided to consider the AL where my LO is if/when I need extra support as I age, and periodically I discuss this with family members younger than I.

AL can provide maximum “independence + support”.

Hope you are able to connect with something safe, comfortable, and supportive that will work best for you.

What sort of accidents? Accidents that make you feel unsafe, or just nuisances?

Welcome, restless!

HAve you considered asking your doctor to script you
occupational and physical therapy evaluations?

There sorts of therapies might give you better skills and strategies to avoid accidents and falls.

Call your local Area Agency on Aging and ask for a "needs assessment". They will send a social worker or nurse to your home to evaluate what kinds of support you might needs.

Nusing homes are for people who are pretty helples: you sound pretty vigorous to me. Maybe Assisted Living might be a better fit?