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Hi gem67, just want to add that since he is coming to the colder place where there is snow in the winter in the chicago area, he may need some adjustment. The cabin fever in the winter time can get him agitated or bored. A nursing home may have more places to go or some more activities to do in the winter time. If he is in a nursing home, it is not your elements and you would have to visit him at times. The good thing for staying at home is that you can see him any time you want. But it takes a lot of work to help him at home. My father-in-law gets cabin fever in the cold winter and he cannot walk easily with the snow or ice. Until March, he was very bored in the house because he has trouble walking in the snow. He get bored very easily at home. So we are think that a nursing home can be a good change for him in the future when he gets bored. Just my 2 cents. Enjoy your time with your Dad!   Nina