Yes, you can claim your father as your dependent if you calculated that you cover over 50% of his living expenses. If he chooses to keep his money in investments, he is not spending it for his own support.
The key concept is "they didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year."
Click this link for more info on Claiming a Dependent.
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