How to know if my father is slipping away? He doesn't talk much. He has no interests. apart from a poor hip, he is in good physical health, even though he suffers from a heart condition. How can I interact with him now? How to stimulate him? Or should I just accept he is slipping away?
Why not.... ask him?
Is it possible he is just reflecting on memories of the past?? Perhaps if you have photo albums you could show these to him - or talk about his former work or a hobby he enjoys (or one he used to enjoy) with him. What is a current event to you may not be important to him. But he may find enjoyment in reminiscing about the past.
Maybe this will lead to finding some interest that he can still participate in
(For my husband this is gardening and golf (even if the golf is limited to watching on TV)