Of course, you'll also have to consider the needs of the rest of your family. If you have children, it may be impossible for you to raise them while providing adequate care for your severely disabled family member. Or perhaps having the patient in the home will put too much strain on your marriage. And if the person who had a stroke is your parent, and your other parent is in the picture, you'll have to take into account his needs, feelings, and ability to care for his spouse. You may need to find a new living situation for both of them.