Hi Cazz, Boy, after what your brother has been through - I give him a lot of credit for handling things thus far - and you too, for that matter. I know it's not easy - I'm a caregiver myself as you probably know, so I can empathize with you completely. As Joanna mentioned, placing him in the hospital where he can get help for the depression and coping with this illness can only do him some good. Nothing good comes from dwelling on the negative - it only adds to the depression. Be strong for him and be as "upbeat" as you can around him - this will help give him the encouragement he needs to fight on. I firmly believe in sending "good vibes" to help boost morale - it seems to help my husband when he starts feeling down, so I'm sure it'll help your brother too. Please keep up posted on how he is doing, and my wishes for all the best to both of you.