Agree with Barb. In his case it’s quality of life. No one can predict life expectancy. What’s his level on activity? If you can encourage him to lose weight IMO that should be his priority now. Quitting smoking as well, but his excess weight taxes his entire well being especially his cardiovascular system. Hard choices I know. He has to be committed to improving his own health. Perhaps a visit to a nutritionist or supervised weight loss physician led programs. Not sure he would be a candidate for bariatric surgery with his compromised respiratory system. Good luck!
How long has he been in such a poor state of health?
What’s his level on activity?
If you can encourage him to lose weight IMO that should be his priority now. Quitting smoking as well, but his excess weight taxes his entire well being especially his cardiovascular system.
Hard choices I know. He has to be committed to improving his own health. Perhaps a visit to a nutritionist or supervised weight loss physician led programs. Not sure he would be a candidate for bariatric surgery with his compromised respiratory system.
Good luck!
Have you considered a hospice evaluation? Has his doctor discussed that with you?