<human>: Can you condense the text into a few key points?

Hi all, I hope this is the right place to ask this. I'm curious to hear any ideas!

So my parents were on vacation, and my father was in an accident that required emergency spinal surgery. It's too early to tell still how his nerves will repair over time, but it's pretty clear he'll probably need a wheelchair for some time. 

My mother is a living superhero and handling all of this with the most grace I've ever seen. She told me to stay strong and not worry about driving down to the hospital to visit since they'll be home soonish (I'm living at home currently with a freelance job in the nearby city, so I've been able to watch our dog and hold down the fort). 

My question is, what are some ways I can be the most help to them when they're back from the hospital? I've done all the laundry that was left in the basket at home before they left, and I've been making sure the house stays clean and our dog stays happy in this interim of being on my own. We talk on the phone each evening after I get off work to trade updates and keep my father's spirits up.

My mother has said she's looking into getting some in-home care for my father, and she absolutely shot down the idea of me narrowing in my full-time job search to neighboring areas. Are there any other ways I can prepare for our upcoming year of recovery? Our family is strong (my sister is flying home later this month to bring some love and more help), but I want to do everything I can to keep my parents optimistic and comfortable.
<bot>: dad is partially paralyzed after an accident, wondering what I can do to alleviate stress/worry once he's home again.