Just had to Google Housewife and Homemaker - I didn't know there was a difference...

A good suggestion and if you search a while you can find some folks of your own age group and possibly even in the same sort of profession that would have you stay a week. The learning experience of living with locals will really give you a great flavour for the country. I can't suggest enough putting some effort into doing this.

not only English-speaking. You can ask any Zürcher....

Since you're a doc, how would one treat genetical obstinate lunacy please? My friend... err.. twin brother.. someone I know suffers from it but is too stingy to visit a pro.

Isn't that what that wonderful Swiss health care is for?