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How do I help my elderly(?) dad following surgery for a broken hip?
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I say elderly with a ?, because he is 68 and is very active. He still works a full time job, and is generally a happy guy. He never seemed old or fragile until this happend a few days ago.
He had surgery to fix the fracture, and that went well. :) problem is, he does not want to go to a rehab facility after the hospital discharges him. It is a workmans comp deal, since he was working when it happened, and he may have no choice. He works with the elderly in nursing homes, so I guess he has seen things that put him off.
I would quit my job in two seconds to take care of him, but I'm no doctor nor a physical therapist. I would like him to come live with me and have therapy at home, but according to the doctor, that isn't likely.
He seems depressed, though he says he's fine. I saw him in the ER before surgery and he was his usual self, even with pain medication. After surgery he seems...so sad. :(
I just am not sure what to do, dad and I have always been close. He's been a great dad, and I want to do the right thing. Even if you have nothing to offer advice wise, positive thoughts would be appreciated.
 thanks for any input
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