<human>: my dad has severe heart failure. Now in hospital. He is aged 83. His breathing has got worse over the last few weeeks before he was admitted to hospital. He has a little memory loss, urine and chest infections. He said he is in a lot of pain and feels he will die very soon. Advice please
<bot>: Hi, Heart failure and memory loss in elderly is very bad and prognosis is not good. Some tips you should follow:- Restrict fluid and salt intake in diet. Specially total daily fluid intake should not be more than total urine in 24 hrs. Do not add common salt in his diet. Keep propped up position while in bed and can use extra pillows to raise head. Light exercise is always better if he can do or by passive means. Use blood thinner like heparin or fondaparinux to avoid DVT and pulmonary embolism. Be in care of cardiologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 