The most important part of caring for the elderly is to love them and keep them active. There are many different ways to care for the elderly, whether by caring for them in the comfort of their own homes, bringing them to your home or moving them to a senior center. With time and a little hard work you can properly care for your loved one by following a few steps.
Plan Ahead. Many children will eventually need to provide care for their parents. Planning ahead can help solve some of the issues before the situation becomes a last-minute emergency (for example caused by sudden illness or injury). Use technology, make the home safe for elderly people and anticipate the expenses of providing care in advance

Keep your loved one active. Exercise can help protect older people from disease and reduce their functional age by 10 or 15 years. It can even result in big health benefits for those who have been sedentary for many years. It can delay the need for care and keep them away from disease for longer.

Keep an eye on their physical and mental health. If he/she has pains or medical issues, tell them to see (or take them) to a doctor. If the pains/medical issues are severe enough, it is imperative that you call a hospital and see what they can do for him/her right away. Watch for signs of weakness, extra forgetfulness, lack of direction or other unsteadiness.

Speak to your loved one's pharmacist. The elderly may be prescribed different drugs by different doctors and only the pharmacist will know all the medications your loved one is taking. Make friends with them and speak to them regarding possible side effects and interactions.

Get help with driving. The idea of stopping driving can cause a lot of anger and resentment for an elderly person. Remember that being able to drive is an important component of maintaining independence and it can be difficult to accept that they are no longer fit.
• Sometimes classes are offered for elderly drivers that may result in car insurance discounts.
• There are tools that aid the elderly with driving, such as by assisting an arthritic wrist in turning the key in the ignition

Consider a home caregiver to help the elderly person. This will solve the physical difficulties of caring for your loved one. A home caregiver can help the person accomplish whatever they need and take a lot of the burden off of the family members. They can also help the elderly person maintain some independence by keeping them in their homes

Another important thing is to make elderly hope safe and easy to live. With age, older people are more difficult to move around. In addition, the number of injuries and bruises increases.

Especially a lot of attention should be given to the bathroom. Follow the tips to make it safe.
1. Install the handrails and grab bars.
2. If there is a possibility, then give up the bathtub, and install a barrier free shower.
3. Use a shower chair, they greatly facilitate the showering process.

Some links that may help:
http://www.bestshowerchairs.com/
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/making-bathrooms-safe-for-seniors-041013.html