How to Prepare the House Before an Elderly Parent Comes Home From the Hospital

The call usually comes with short notice. The doctor says your mom or dad is ready to leave the hospital, a discharge time is set, and suddenly you have a day or two to get a house ready for a very different kind of homecoming. The good news is that a few well-chosen changes can make a big difference. You do not need to remodel anything or buy a lot of gear. You need a clear picture of what your parent can do right now, a walk through the home…