Why don't the families of people that are terminally ill actually do anything to help their sick kin?

I agree, but it is probably from the shock of their problem that makes them negative.it may also stem from the feeling that they, themselves, can't do anything to help. My father had a heart attack when i was in third grade and i honestly just believed he would die(as the doctor assured us), but he didn't. anyway i think it comes from the loss of hope.