What is expected of a spouse of someone seriously ill, in hospital ICU?
My dad (79M) is in ICU right now. He has an infection, pneumonia, malnutrition, and 2 cancers, and it is likely end stage and just a matter of time. My step mother visits for maybe 2 hours a day. She has her own health issues and my step brother requires some care, but it seems more like she's visiting an acquaintance than a spouse. I think if my stepdad were in that condition, my mom wouldn't leave his side. I'm looking for some idea of what's normal here.