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[quote=Anonymous]Not sure why everyone is beating up on OP - when things have been going smoothly with elderly parents, and you don’t live nearby to see physical issues or progression into old age, it’s hard to judge what they may or may not be capable of. As others have said it’s really good that she is pulling back from being his caretaker for this- it’s way too physically demanding and it will give your dh the opportunity to set up caregivers and start to think about backup plans for when a bigger decline starts. In my experience falls and elderly are really tough to bounce back from and often tipping point into a decline in health. I think you can make it easier on his partner by taking over and telling him the best thing for him is to rehab at home and set it up so he’s taken care of properly and not forcing her into telling him no thanks re caregiver position. They sound like they have a really nice companionship/relationship and hopefully that can continue when he’s healthy again. My 85+ yo completely with it widowed mom has also had two hip replacements and there is NO way if want her taking care of someone else on her own. [/quote]

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