I agree they don't need a mother BUT there is no question that people in MLC are avoidant and in denial about many things and that can include their own health. I just know that if my H had physical symptoms that preceded something terrible happeneing and I had not tried somehow to reason with him to seek medical attention, I would have trouble living with myself.
I guess in some strange way, I am fortunate because not is my H a bit of a hypocondriac, he has death issues to boot so there is no need for me to push him to go to the doctor.
MWG, na is right about your kids needing your H to be alive and healthy. Would your S be able to encourage him to see medical attention?