See later for details about equipment and adaptations in the home. There are a number of practical things you can do to get ready before your relative or friend arrives home. Try to get things sorted out beforehand as you will have less time once they are home. One of the most important things to do is to get their room ready. Discuss which room they would prefer and, if you live in a house, whether they would like to be upstairs or downstairs.
Some people prefer to be downstairs because they feel less isolated.
Others prefer the peace and quiet of an upstairs room. If they can get around easily, they might want to be in the room nearest the bathroom. Or they might want to be in the lightest and sunniest room. Put the bed or chair in a good position, preferably with a view out of the window. You could move a small table into the room, next to the bed.