All of the above -very good advice. I would add to it to try to plan for all of this ahead of time. Take out an equity line of credit on your home if you can. I gave my wife power of attorney so she could pay the bills. In addition to the well known fatigue side effects, the pain meds will cause your mind to be pretty well scrambled as well. You will need a caregiver - start lining up your neighbors, coworkers, friends, relatives, church groups. etc., now.

"There is nothing to fear but fear itself" - We've all been there - you can do this - one day at a time.