Yet we are all different and approach grief in different ways. They automatically qualify at this stage of the journey. Get all of the info that you can. The more, the better, much of the drill is the same as before, Drs., appointments, tests, waiting for the results. As the disease progresses the patient will require more and more care, as energies get less and less.
Fatigue is the enemy.
Personal Hygiene and other needs will become more and more difficult. A polinux shower head, a seat that can be used in the shower, Cleanliness is important. Have a clean, cheerful bedroom, much time will be spent there. The Third Stage is the Hospice stage, a full care situation. The disease has advanced to the stage where the patient is dying and requires more physical and emotional care.