I caught up with my old friend Michael after yesterday's Xmas church service, I rarely visit that town now our family has moved from the area. I hadn't seen him for maybe three years. His elderly father (90-something now) is in the local hospital's nursing home.
Mick mentioned that he and a few of his 9 sisters were collecting him and taking him home for Xmas dinner. It's under half a mile for the trip, so there's little distress for the old fella.