Interesting issue. I Googled and found the following, just for general ideas:
http://www.itsabouttimebpp.com/Annou...wer_bills.html
If the person does not require skilled nursing assistance, then would it be possible to hire someone to "elder sit" with them in their home, in exchange for room and board and some hourly wage? I don't know, just asking. But one advantage would be that you could drop by from time to time to confirm that things are going well, whereas it might be more difficult in another country.