Hi Cazzie I have the same diagnosis as your dad, stubbornness is a mans thing, we think we know what's best, but deep down we do not want the people we cherish to see us in this dreadful condition. He knows as much as he tries that this awful desease will get the better of him. Like you my wife is terrified about what will happen to me. Put yourself in your fathers place, he wants to see you but still wants to be independent, although he's your dad he sees your future as being important. Try not to crowd him, there will be a time when all he will want is just to have a hug from his daughter and a few kind words, a laugh at all the times gone by, an idea would be write a letter with some funny times that you had, so when you see him you can have a smile. I know this is not easy, it's not for any of us with this condition, but we carry on, just be there for him when he needs you, stubbornness is one thing but family is another, keep your chin up, and just say hi to your dad from all of us here he's not alone neither are you were all here to listen and help were we can. Take care hope he responds to your affections.