That has me thinking -- has your friend checked into what his insurance/Medicare will allow? There may be things that can help her take care of him. He may be allowed daily nurse visits to help with bathing, etc. I know my elderly neighbors continued to live on their own into their 80s, even after he had significant heart problems/surgery. A nurse came into the home every day of the week, or at least several days of the week and helped him bathe and do other things... As long as your friend can go to the bathroom on his own, his wife may be able to manage if she can get some assistance during the week (nurse visit). She can provide him meals, but to have to bathe him and help him around may be too much. Meals on Wheels is another thought if she starts getting exhausted -- they will bring daily meals once a day so she won't have to cook and worry about that for a main meal... If she checks into what type home care is available, it may help answer what they do... I would think at least initially he would have some home care allowed.

I wish your friends the very best during this difficult time.
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Tammy and Pookey
(Stanley 8/91 - 8/07)

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