Rehab probably wouldn't last much beyond 2 weeks, if that. The social worker said that he might get, at most, 21 days. It all depends on his capacity to be rehabilitated, which is very, very limited, given his age, frailty and the extent to which he has already deteriorated. After is last big illness, he was given 10 days. It's just to get him back being able to stand up and go from his wheelchair to his bed . . . maybe walk a few yards with his walker. A physical therapist makes the determination, within the guidelines of Medicare.

After rehab, he either comes back into my care, or he goes into a nursing home.