Dad is 86 and had a fall which broke his arm a week ago. He was putting the lawnmower away after mowing the lawn, which illustrates how well he was. He was also still driving and mentally very sharp. Since being in hospital he has deteriorated shockingly- he struggles to string a sentence together and is hallucinating, which I assume is the effect of the painkillers, but the staff - who appear pleasant enough- assume that's just how he is, and don't take him seriously. He also hasn't managed to walk since being admitted and is complaining that some of the staff are rough with him. He lives about half a mile from me with my 82 year old mum, who is also still very sharp, but wouldn't be able to manage him by herself physically as he is. The hospital suggested discharging him to 'a rehabilitation unit for intensive physio', but the potential places they have in mind look more like care homes to me. I would be happy to move in with my parents for a few weeks to help while he gets back on his feet. I think he just needs to get off the strong pain meds - there's nothing wrong with his legs! I work from home, very flexibly and can work anywhere. But am worried I might be biting off more than I can chew. Due to speak to his occupational therapist at the hospital tomorrow. Do I say we want him home, or go for the rehab/care home??