You shouldn't make old people do things.
Sam's elderly father William is living with Sam since he had a bad injury, and he has difficulty walking long distances.
Sam wants to go camping.
Sam decides to go camping alone for a couple of days and gives his father his cell phone number in case of an emergency.
Sam decides that they should go on a family excursion and takes William camping along with him.
William is able to spend a quiet weekend relaxing at home without aggravating his injury.
William gets very tired throughout the camping trip and is uncomfortable walking through the woods.