Ask a solicitor: My father has Alzheimer's so how can we make decisions about the farm?

It sounds like in your case, in the absence of a power of attorney, your father would need a decision-making representative to make decisions for him, writes rural solicitor Angela O'Connor

The court can appoint a decision-making representative for a person who is unable to make certain decisions by themselves.

Dear Angela 

My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's some years ago. He lives with me on the family farm. My mother died when I was young, so it is just the two of us. Unfortunately, my dad has gotten worse recently, and at times, he is very confused.