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Adam444 Asked January 2018

How to convince my mother to do some activities?

My parents divorced 15 years ago. My mother is alone since then, retired a few years ago. Mostly she is sitting at home watching TV and reading. Tried to convince her to do some activities (yoga for example) but didn't succeed. I would be happy for some ideas how to move her out sometime. Also thought about some charity work she could do.

Thank you for your thoughts in advance.

cwillie Jan 2018
Adam, did she used to be active in the community, or has she always been something of an introvert? Being introverted myself I can tell you that sitting at home doing lots of nothing is my preference too, and I would resent anyone trying to force me to be something I'm not. That said, there is a difference between introversion and being a complete recluse, does she not go out at all? Could she be suffering from Depression?

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