Does pipe tobacco need similar rest?

[bluenoser]

Must be tough on you to watch him decline. What kind of tobacco did he smoke?

I'm not sure he gave it up years ago. I'm going to see if my grandmother can remember. I'm hoping they still have his old pipe somewhere too. Not sure I'd use it but a nice sentimental piece. I've spent the last 3 years living about 3000 miles from home so other than 1 visit and the odd time he's visiting my parents to Skype I haven't seen much, just heard stories from family about how he's declining. I wish I was there but in a way it's kind of nice not seeing it because in my mind he'll always be the man I remember.