They’ve been married 66 years. He’s 87 & she’s 85. He’s been taking care of her for years. She’s got lousy circulation and diabetes and had her left leg amputated below the knee last week. The other foot is half gone and she wears a special black shoe made for the foot that looks a little like it belongs to a little girl. She lays there passive with her eyes half closed drifting off not saying anything. He is tall and slim with a upright posture not appearing to have any mobility problems and looks great for his age. He answers all my questions and talks about the details in taking care of her at home. How he transfers her to the toilet and the recliner where she spends most of her time. He recently ordered two ceiling hoists that will be installed in the bathroom and bedroom so he can more easily transfer her. He is her primary and only caregiver and wants it that way. I asked him if he ever got any respite care for her so he could get a break or do errands and he replied, “I can handle all the things that need to be done.” He will not allow her to go a nursing home. When he talks to her to encourage her to participate with me, he is kind and you can tell he loves her. Some people amaze me and leave me with a feeling of awe at their integrity and committment.