Many times when someone is in a nursing home, they see others leave (maybe to the hospital?) and never return. This causes a lot of anxiety. In reality, at their age anything could happen. How would someone feel if they 'forced' the issue and the unthinkable did occur? At this stage in their lives their spouse IS their life. I would respect his wishes because it is what brings him peace. Maybe his health is actually better than hers and he knows it...he may not want to be 'fixed' because it would mean a longer life after she is gone. As Skyguy wisely suggested, would it be possible to take them both together?
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