Plan ahead. Talk to your parents while they're still healthy To learn their preferences for medical care and to assess their financial situation. Be sure they have established a durable power of attorney, a will, a living will, and a health care proxy. 

Investigate a long term care policy. Learn what current health insurance does not cover. 

Find a doctor who specialize in geriatrics and that there is evidence that these professionals are interested and care. 

Act when you see signs of dementia. Consult a geriatric psychiatrist and a care manager. 

Ask others to help. Enlist Motor Vehicles when driving is a concern. Ask the doctor to become more involved.

Get involved in support groups. 

Explore Adult Day Care. 

Consider Home Health Care