The duty of a child to a parent is something that isn't always so honoured these days, you should feel good that you do actually spend the time to visit him each week.
Have you tried playing favourite music from when he was younger? I read that it can trigger moments of lucidity.
He has moments of lucidity at times, but they are getting fewer as the weeks pass. Unfortunately he does a lot of sleeping these days. When I go there he is typically slumped over in his chair sleeping. I'm loathe to wake him up but I do. we chat and I show him some photos of his grand daughter @smallsteps and his grandson. That's about as good as it gets these days. Today wasn't a good one though.
Thanks for responding. It all makes me a bit sad but I'll be fine, until next weeks' visit.
I was on the other side of the world when my father was declining in health... fortunately (ha...) it was physical and not mental.... however, when I arrived for the last week, it was starting to be mental as well. It was a strange time, but I can only imagine that it is much more difficult for you as it is spread over such a long time.
Stay strong, and remember that this is the debt that we repay to our elders for the times that they looked after us when we were young. It is our duty.. and a good one at that.
It's always a difficult time, no matter the circumstances. Thanks for your kind words of support.