dB,

As one who has walked a few friends and a mother down that last mile, I wholeheartedly second the advice to take really good care of your self as well.  I let some things slide, was too proud to ask for help, and after my mom passed, (the last of my cycle of caregiving,) I started noticing things I hadn't taken care of but should have and now 3 years later am mostly back on track. My hurts now are current stupidity..LOL Also as you're here in Canada, do get pallative help from home care in your province. I only used it in the last year but could have, and should have used their help from the time I moved home to care for her.Take good care pal, you're in my prayers....

 

Once in a while I look around,
I see a sound
and try to write it down
Sometimes they come out very soft
Tinkling light sound
The Sun comes up again