care. The common goals of care in this facility are to opti- mize mobility and function and plan for the future. Many of the patients would have already been receiving significant family support before admission or would require substan- tial assistance from family or others after discharge. For many people, decisions would need to be made about the most appropriate discharge destination or supports needed at home. It is therefore crucial that families and carers are involved in these discussions so that the older person is appropriately supported and the best outcomes are facil- itated.