Got ahold of my dad in the hospital tonight. His voice was gravelly and he wasn't "tracking" the conversation. He took turns speaking but what he said made little to no sense. (Especially with his voice that way.). They say liver damage can do that to your brain. He's been there for almost a week for breaking his ankle (needs rehab. Has pins and screws etc) but he says it doesn't bother him at all. He's an addict and an alcoholic for years. He's 69 and I'm surprised he's still alive. What should I do? Calling doesn't seem to help him and he's in another state. My sister might go see him after the holiday plane fares go back down. I'm trying to stay detached in a way because otherwise I think I'll have a breakdown. I know he's old but my dad can't die. Not like this.