Dear Abby: I’m too old to be taking care of my loving, ailing wife by myself

A man is struggling to provide sole care for his loving, ailing wife due to his own age. He feels he is falling woefully short in managing her illness. When he suggests hiring professional help to assist with her care, his wife reacts negatively, interpreting the proposal as if he were throwing her out on the street. He has sought guidance from Dear Abby to navigate this difficult domestic situation and find a viable solution.