I am so sorry for the situation.  An attorney in fact - the agent appointed under the Power of Attorney - generally deals with either specific duties listed in the POA (such as sale of house, paying bills, etc.) or in a general POA can act on behalf of the principal (your Dad) in all capacities. Although one would think that does mean more than paying bills by keeping him fed and taken care of, a POA fiduciary is not necessarily bound to act at all if he or she does not wish to.   what I think that you need to do is to file to be the conservator and guardian of your Father and possibly move him closer to you so that he is well taken care of.  Go see some one at the department of social services or department for the aging with your Dad.  Good luck.