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Found out my dad's latest health issue, took him to a heart doctor and it is not good news. I took him there this morning and he has congestive heart failure. Heart doctor saw he has Alzheimer's and said these can be linked. Going to put him on medication for it. I asked how long his life would be, said months and maybe a year if the medication works. Told mom this when I got him home, she knew it was not good. Looks like a long road for her to prepare for when he goes. Good thing is they have everything set when it happens, have a living trust put in place  so it does not end up in court. Dad is 74 and seen he has lived a long life

Experience tells me you should spend as much time as you can with him.  Maybe more with your Mom!  Not being cold, He may not know who you or your Mom are on any given day in any given hour.  That will be the hardest on your Mom.

Quote from: D'Amalie on April 09, 2025, 11:28:53 AMExperience tells me you should spend as much time as you can with him.  Maybe more with your Mom!  Not being cold, He may not know who you or your Mom are on any given day in any given hour.  That will be the hardest on your Mom.

I have been and mom will have my brothers and I for support helping her out when it happens. He is on medication for the Alzheimer's too. Will be with mom too and will be tough for her when he goes,he has been good to her over the years and I seen it myself

Hospice care is something to look into as Medicare will pick up the bill when someone has less than six months to live.  It can be a way to preserve an estate from expensive medical bills.

Quote from: Maid Marion on April 09, 2025, 12:54:07 PMHospice care is something to look into as Medicare will pick up the bill when someone has less than six months to live.  It can be a way to preserve an estate from expensive medical bills.

It is not that bad yet with him. Plus he has it set with his health insurance plan

Quote from: NikkiM on April 09, 2025, 10:12:28 AMFound out my dad's latest health issue, took him to a heart doctor and it is not good news.

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's diagnosis, NikkiM. This must be a difficult time for you and your family. My heart goes out to you and your mom as you navigate through this.


~ Lilis 🫂

Make the most of  your  time together.  Stimulate  his memory  with  asking questions eg what was the  area he lived as a boy like.
Dad had early  signs of dementia  and was also  an alcoholic.  My sister  and myself  asked him to tell us about where he lived as a boy his time in the  RAF and the  time he rode one of the first Harley Davidson K models.

Quote from: Lilis on April 10, 2025, 12:46:21 AMI'm so sorry to hear about your dad's diagnosis, NikkiM. This must be a difficult time for you and your family. My heart goes out to you and your mom as you navigate through this.


~ Lilis 🫂

It has and my brothers got the news too,they spend time with him too. He has taught us well on life and this Kenny Chesney song reminds of him     

Quote from: NikkiM on April 10, 2025, 07:30:24 AMIt has and my brothers got the news too,they spend time with him too. He has taught us well on life and this Kenny Chesney song reminds of him 

That's really touching. It sounds like your dad has been such a strong presence in your life, and that's a beautiful thing.

Ah, "Don't Blink", what a powerful and emotional choice.

Thank you for sharing that, NikkiM. 💗


~ Lilis 🫂

Quote from: Lilis on April 10, 2025, 12:50:01 PMThat's really touching. It sounds like your dad has been such a strong presence in your life, and that's a beautiful thing.

Ah, "Don't Blink", what a powerful and emotional choice.

Thank you for sharing that, NikkiM. 💗


~ Lilis 🫂

He taught use a lot, one was not to screw around and it will bite you in the butt if you do