<prompt> Human: On mobile, pardon typos.Im my fathers only child. He just broke up with his long-time girlfriend and now lives on his own. I obviously dont know if he will find someone in the future, to split costs with and that jazz. But he likes his solitude, so I wouldnt be surprised if remained single for awhile. He works, but lives paycheck to paycheck, but mostly seasonal manual labor, kitchens, lots of entry level jobs. He sells parts for stuff like radios CB and cars, and also sells weed to dispensaries on the side. He will probably sell weed forever - he has been doing it since I was a child. As far as I know, and Im almost sure of this, he has no savings. I honestly dont even think he has a bank account. He cashes his checks, and pays his bills with cash. He never graduated high school, and doesnt have his GED. He has some medical issues gout but as far as I know, no medical debt. He only has his mother left, his dad died almost 15 years ago. My grandma has cancer and we anticipate her passing soon but I dont believe she will have anything to pass on to anyone because my aunt dads sister has bleed her dry over the years. All of the information in this paragraph is to give you an idea of his financials and his future.He is very stubborn, but I know I will have to support him when he is too old to work. I work full-time, have a bit of debt car payment and school - pay off in about 4 years, and live in an apartment with roommates. I want to prepare as best I can for having to take care of him eventually. Programsadvicepersonal experiences will all be very helpful. I believe the best I can do is start a savings account for him. When I look into buying a home, Ill be looking for one with an additional bedroom or a guest house for him to eventually move into.Also we live in Oregon, but when the time comes for him to live with me, who knows.TL;DR: Father is single and getting old with no savings. I want to know how to prepare for eventually taking care of him.  <response>: I have 6 children, and I hope at least one of them is as unselfish and giving as you are :That said, it might be best to contact the Oregon Department of Human Services and see what options your Dad will have for state assistance when he can no longer work.You should not have to bear 100 of the guilt or the financial burden for his irresponsibility.One more thought: if you ever plan to start a family, you may also want to think about the impact that supporting an irresponsible Dad will have on your childrens financial and emotional futures. Best of luck and Godspeed. 