If your parents are getting on in age, it’s time to accept the fact that one day they’ll be unable to completely care for themselves.  What are you doing now about it?  Ignoring this big discussion with your parents and your family members doesn’t do anyone any favors.  The sooner you sit down and have a conversation about this unfortunate reality the better your parents and your siblings will be.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Right now you can be taking positive steps towards a better future for your folks.  Speak with an elder law expert on how you can protect your parents assets and how they can make sure that their wishes are carried out.  Don’t wait until a drastic a medical emergency.  By then it could be too late.
As with most things in life, those who have a solid plan of action stand to fare better than those who improvise with scarce resources.  The best time to have planned for Senior care is five years ago, the next best time is right now.