If antenna considerations define the quality of life, such person has bigger issues to resolve.
No disrespect meant, but I don't think that's a situation for you to define or comment on. Quality of life is different for everyone. Things not very important to you just might be very important to others, especially in our later years. Case in point, when one retires from working and kids are grown up and out of the house, priorities change. Depending on financial and physical limitations, some people can't or don't want to travel, etc, and are happy and content to enjoy the amenities of their home and its surroundings. Ham radio can be a very important part of one's everyday activities, thus antenna considerations are a primary concern, not a trivial "issue" that you disagree on.
Sorry about the soapbox, but this topic is about antenna restrictions, not an evaluation of what defines one's quality of life.
73, Bob K7JQ