How can they delay appropriate tests for an elderly man with a cardiac history who is a fall risk every day! This is insane and infuriating. I'll take our broken health care system over this.
Ok blew off my steam. I would try not to focus on whether or not your dad is going to die by a certain age. Instead focus on quality of life and it doesn't sound like he has much. Btw, I don't remember your dad being obese. Is that recent? Paul isn't doing himself or your dad any favors by not allowing you to help them. He's burning himself out and, unfortunately, he'll be needed more and more by your dad as he ages and his health declines over time. I'd be very upfront with him over that. I am sure your dad is scared and often when someone is scared they act angry, ornery, and dig in even harder to their set ways. Is there anyone your dad would listen to? If not, there's little to be done. This is really a hard time for all of you. Sorry you are going through it.
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