Dad Becomes Inactive In the Winter

QUESTION: "Fall is coming and I worry that my father will become less and less active due to the weather. In summer, he golfs once or twice a week, he takes a daily walk, and he volunteer landscapes for his home owner association. He’s usually quite busy getting out there. I have noticed in past years that he hunkers down in the winter, rarely leaving his easy chair. Since he lives in a condominium now, he doesn’t have stairs to climb, snow to shovel, or frankly anything to do that requires strength. It seems to be set up for the elderly. At 70, I am afraid that he will hasten a decline in his current living situation. While I live nearby, I don’t know of a way to change his situation in a way that will help him be more active. If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them." - READER