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I went through something similar with my uncle, and the biggest lesson was not to wait until the discharge day to sort things out. What helped us was talking early with the care team and asking practical questions, not just medical ones. Things like how long he could sit, whether stairs would be an issue, and who should be there when he arrived home. I found some solid tips while reading about hospital discharge transportation planning, especially around having a backup plan in case timing shifts. Once we treated it like a small project instead of a quick pickup, everything went a lot smoother.