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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Great advice given, OP.

Been down this road before and I suggest reaching out to your father's physician if he has one. The physician might be able to provide a medical referral or at least steer you in the right direction.

Your father may need to stop taking some medications as they are prolonging his life. I had to get hospice involved with my dad's care (dementia); my mother was insisting that my father take his blood pressure meds, have dental cleanings, etc. when it was inappropriate.

Establish medical proxy, figure out if you want a DNR, too.

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PP - My father is on a lot of meds  for high blood pressure, diabetes, etc  prolonging his life.  The whole thing is crazy.  His health is getting more robust while the physical disabilities and the slide into dementia is accelerating.  He is at an assisted living place.  Is it someone there I would talk to about whether his care is being managed appropriately?  I feel like somehow he must know that he is trapped and living an endless nightmare. [/quote]

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