God, I hate to ask this…

@williamjohnston  be strong and hold fast…

Our (loosely described) local vinyl club is populated by mostly retirement aged men, but in recent years (since Covid) we have added some new blood, a few in their 30’s,40’s and 50’s. Several listening sessions recently have included discussions amongst those present, regarding the eventual dispersal of certain aging members’ audio possessions, both media (CDs, vinyl, tape…) and stereos (from modest to elaborate). Few have spouses or relatives that are even remotely interested in owning, selling or finding new homes for such… it has become increasingly obvious that the younger ones in our little hobby group will benefit greatly. 
It does make you wonder…

Hello William,

So sorry. Many of these responses should give you comfort and ideas.

I do not expect to be around more than 3 years. My wife is very smart but not interested in operating "machinery". Here is what I have done:

1. Eliminated all equipment that my wife is not comfortable looking at.  2. Made a detailed outline of how to turn it on and listen to either CD or tuner. And how to turn it off.  3. Put round label next to everything she needs to touch, labelled 1-7.  4. Let her practice using my outline. Every time she wrinkled her brow, I revised it for her.    5. Prepared a detailed listing of all equipment and its purchase cost.

My wife has become comfortable using the system (almost). And now likes to listen to it. In the end, I have to accept as fact that as soon as some cable comes loose and the system no longer produces sound, she will pronounce it broken; that will be the end of it. What is more important is the time I spend with her now; what I do for her now. As for the rest, she will be financially comfortable and travel until it is her turn to say goodbye.

@williamjohnston

Our prayers are with you.   If I may ask where you’re located?   
 

Best,

Jim 

Sorry to read about your situation, it's one that I am unfortunately also familiar with.

My Wife has no interest in my gear so at her discretion I have left all of it to my best friend and fellow audiophile. I'd like to see my musical instruments although there is nothing of high value) go to an elementary school music program. Alĺ the best to you and your family. 

@williamjohnston 

If you take any advice from this thread PLEASE let it be this and share this with your family.

Immediately look into Dr. William Makis https://drmakismd.com/about-us/ and his work.

On X (twitter) @MakisMD

This is an iterview with Dr Makis and it's just an example of why things in medicine are the way they are, specifically pay attention from 5:30 to 11:30 in this video. I encourage everyone to at least give it a watch as it may help you or someone you know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYc7FlvcWWc

I won't go into too much detail here but those who know, know stage 4 or any cancer doesn't have to be the end of your journey. BIG Medicine and BIG Pharma don't profit from cures they profit from on going expensive treatments. 

Please look into his work and the information available on Ivermectin and Fenbendazole, especially on X (Twitter), that platform doesn't censor information like others do. Im not being political, just stating a fact. I can't stand politics.

There are alternatives that are proven effective and inexpensive and they have been highly suppressed and downplayed by the medical machine. There are many testimonials from patients who were told there was nothing else that could be done for them and they survived from use of these alternative treatments.

I have no affiliation with this Doctor or anything else, Im just an Audiophool like the rest of you but I have done a little research after coming across some of this information as I have lost two grandparents and a cousin to cancer. I only wish I would have known sooner. 

I hope this helps!

God Bless William and best of luck to you!