HI, Mandi, you are right on - you can't do this by yourself for a sustained period of time and retain your health or your sanity. What is your Insurance situation? A good Ins. Co. should cover Home Health care [and visiting nurses and even aides, for a period of time.] My husband was not on Medicare, so I can't speak to that. Don't try to fool yourself into being Superwoman- it isn't doable at the level of care your Dennis needs right now. Wishing you the best going forward. Amy in the Ozarks