I've had to cancel several appts. He is perfectly capable of walking, but since this reluctance to go outdoors started, he has stopped going to the gym, stopped walking around our neighborhood. He climbs the stairs to get back to his bed after coming down for meals. Spending more and more time in bed. Comes out occasionally for a very short look at Youtube comedies. He no longer sees his social worker or psychiatrist. I am trying to arrange for a home health aide to allow me time to do necessary things and walk for my own exercise, and also want in-home counseling for us both since he will no longer see his social worker.
Has he changed any of his medicine? If yes, check with his doctor to see if the medicine might be causing this.... if he is on blood pressure meds that have been increased will zone a person out.... and sometimes fillers/binders/coatings on and in pills can cause side effects. What about back pain or leg pain?
Can hubby relate to you why he no longer wants to go outdoor to walk around the neighborhood? Sounds like you both miss doing that.
What I am trying to wait out patiently now is her always thinking she lives somewhere else. And she has lived in this house for more than 50 years.