Thanks. His doctor is quite med happy and has him on pain pills and sedatives. He is also on a statin. His decline roughly coincided with starting on the statin but also with his increase in other meds.

But even if it is the meds, I'm so puzzled the doc seems to think it is fine. I told my friend to ask for a vacation from the statin drug and for a second opinion from another doctor but he doesn't want that. He has very high opinions of docs and meds, is brought up to never question the doc. He is between 55 and 60.