My husband and I have a dear friend that is 84 and lives alone. His children all live within 10 miles of him, but do not visit him. They want him to move into an assisted living home. He wants to stay in they last home his wife of 53 years had with him. His daughter complains that she has to help her dad, but guess who everyone of them come to when they need him. I lost my parents and my in laws when they were young. I wish I could have this problem (if would not be a problem) of taking care of parents. Thank your for caring for your parents, I wish more would. I do believe there is a time for nursing homes, but a family home care is best for our parents.