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1.Can they stay at home?

Your parents could live independently just fine for a while. For extra peace of mind:

2.If they can't live at home

At some point, your parents may need more daily help, and moving them in with you might not be the best option. Many assisted living facilities offer graduated levels of care and can meet your parents' needs with less than 24-hour-a-day service.

3.Is more care needed?

A nursing home would be the next step. Nursing homes are designed for people unable to care for themselves.

4.How to pay for it all

Typically, Social Security, pensions and savings fund our later years, but there are options to pay for health care and other expenses:

5.What about you?

As much as you might want to, you can't do it all. Decide what you are willing to do, then stick with it.