Rehabilitation for adults with disabilities is progressively moving toward shorter hospital stays and more home care situations. All too often patients and families are unprepared for the challenge of caring for a loved one at home. The text addresses basic home care needs of the patient, including adaptations to the home, adaptive equipment, and managing the decision-making process. These resources provide the caregiver and the home care therapist with valuable problem-solving tips on issues influencing daily bed care , dressing, bathroom safety, and adaptive homemaking.