Carolyn Hax: You’re wealthy, your brother’s ill, and help is … not on the way

· Ignoring the writer’s callousness, I want to say getting involved might save you money. Medicare and Medicaid can cover oxygen concentrators, a nursing home or home services through their local council on aging. Since insurance covers what the wife is asking for, perhaps there’s a reason to be suspicious, but you won’t know unless you get involved. A little compassion goes a long way.