Molly Meldrum will never be the same again, says brother

Molly Meldrum's brother has revealed that he will never be "the same" again.

The 65-year-old Australian television personality, who had been in Melbourne's Alfred Hospital since a serious fall at his house before Christmas, has now been transferred by ambulance to private Epworth Rehabilitation Home.

Brian Meldrum said in a statement published by The ABC: "As well as his physical recovery, doctors are carefully monitoring his post-traumatic amnesia and he continues to need minimum stimulation as part of that treatment.

"He has a long rehabilitation road ahead of him, but we'll keep you informed of his progress and thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts, for your concern and love."

Brian revealed on Seven Network breakfast show Sunrise: "It's a fluctuating thing, his spirits can be high at one stage but he doesn't necessarily know where he is because of the short-term memory [loss]. You tell him he's in hospital one day... and the next day he wouldn't have a clue as to where he is.

"But that's post traumatic amnesia. That's the thing we're dealing with and it's a process we've got to go through. It might not be the same Molly that went into hospital, but he will be pretty close."

When it was revealed last week that Molly would be leaving hospital, Brian said: "[The doctors] are really happy with his progress and that day is fast approaching. It's a step in the right direction and I am really pleased."

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