the last few yrs of my grand dads life he suffered from lukemia parkinsons and a heart condition.. my mother is the only child and had to take that upon herself and cared for both he and my grand mother in her house. Assisted living is a good option...just make sure you get a good quality retirement center because nursing homes are disgusting non caring and horrible. I would put my parents in a aissited living situation if i cant care for them in my own house first