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[quote=Anonymous]Dad had a stroke in September and has been in rehab at a skilled nursing facility for three weeks. His right hand is partially paralyzed, his right leg is week, his speech is affected, and he is not continent. He has walked a few times in PT with support but doesn’t seem like he is going to regain mobility. He is frustrated and depressed, but often refuses therapy and doesn’t even want to get out of bed to sit in a wheelchair. He knows he is not going back to his home, but what are the options if he doesn’t improve? Would he be able to live with family if he is not able to get out of bed and into a wheelchair - assuming we could find in-home cna? Is assisted living an option for someone like him? Or would he have to go to a skilled nursing facility? I have experience with memory care, but not with someone who is partially paralyzed or bed bound. He doesn’t particularly like other people and is extremely private so getting him in the right environment is going to be challenging. Any insight into what would work best in this situation?[/quote]

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