It sounds like it was something that really needed to be done. I can understand how hard it must be for him and it must have been hard for you to tell him. My heart goes out to you. However, it's nice that you and your family can pitch in and drive him to wherever he needs to go.

My 84 year old Mom fell this weekend and fractured her upper arm. I've had to go to her house yesterday and this morning to help her dress. My Aunt is bringing her to the doctor's today and I just got off the phone with the VNA to see if they can visit her & help her bathe and stuff. But this is killing my Mom because she is VERY independent and she is now realizing that she does in fact need help.

Good luck with your Dad. It is tough being a parent to your parents.