Originally Posted by dragonfly33

My apologies, I didn't mean to imply that that I was seeking specific medical advice. I'm just terribly confused.

My father is difficult because he is very closed minded in many aspects. After his heart attack, he lives as if he got new plumbing and he is good to go. Still smokes like a fiend, does not exercise, hasn't changed a single eating habit. I believe (don't quote me) statistically, heart patients that don't change their lifestyles usually die within 5 years of their bypass surgery. In my mind, triple bypass is a gift and a HUGE wake up call. But that's just me.

Is dementia a symptom/complication of PD? The GP is a mile away from their house! I am contemplating quitting school. My mom HAS to keep working because she has to have decent medical insurance because he is so unhealthy now. Besides, I think he would make her crazy.

I'm not trying to have my dad committed or his rights taken away, if he wants to do absolutely nothing, I/we can talk/plead/beg until we're blue in the face and it won't make a difference. If that's the case then I think he needs to do some serious soul searching and make his wishes known to us.