Most places offer services for the elderly, such as home-delivered meals, adult day care, and visiting nurses.
Check out the local senior center—or eldercare.gov—for nearby offerings. Also, for $75 to $150 an hour, a private geriatric care manager will assess your parents' needs and coordinate their care. Find one at caremanager.org.
Personal finance expert and O, The Oprah Magazine columnist Suze Orman explains how to protect your assets from Medicaid and make sure you have money for retirement.