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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Talk with hospital social worker. And call Adult Protective Services if you think there is Elder Abuse. Also try the local Department of Aging. [/quote]

This.

And keep reiterating that his home is not a safe environment (and come up w/ any/all evidence you have of that.) Repeated falls, inability to care for himself physically, inability of partner in home to provide a safe environment - all of that is important language to keep using w/ the hospital. They are obligated to discharge to a safe environment so you can make it evident that some sort of rehab or residential facility is required - even if only for the near term. Then you do the same thing w/ the staff of the rehab/care facility.

Frame your mother as unable to care for him (not unwilling - that she can argue with more effectively). In reality, you may not be able to do much - depending on how effective your mother is and whatever she advocates for, but at least you can know that you tried.

Also, if your father is mentally competent then you really are limited. If he can advocate for himself effectively then they will listen to him.[/quote]

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