The old man himself could not be present to activate the social security card.

Entrust others to handle and contact the local social security bureau.

1. Entrust others to handle it: ask the elderly to provide a power of attorney and entrust others to handle the social security card activation procedures on their behalf. The client should bring the old man's ID card, social security card, power of attorney and my ID card to the social security card service window to handle the relevant procedures.

2. Contact the local social security bureau: You can contact the local social security bureau to explain that the elderly are physically inconvenient to go through the social security card activation procedures and ask if there are other solutions, such as providing on-site services and other alternatives. Will give corresponding guidance and suggestions.