When your parents were younger...say 20 years ago...were they in the habit of calling you and asking you to drop by for a visit?
I am not talking about YOUR efforts, but rather THEIR reaching out 20 years ago.
If they didn't do it then, your dad may feel like he has to make up reasons to ask for a visit now.
Plus, he may be running his own pity party because his life isn't what it was.
I KNOW how much you do for your folks, and would never dream of saying YOU don't do enough!!
I don't believe I've seen y'alls' names on the thread today. I hope you're okay.
Truthfully, my parents have always isolated themselves.....
...never sustaining friendships for very long.....
...they only needed each other.