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If he does not choose to excercise, he is chosing to decline.
Boxing forces you to keep shifting your weight, which in turn is great for balance. It's hard exercising when you feel like this a lot of the time but it is really important.
Has he done physical therapy to work on strength and balance? Encouraging exercise to build strength and taking classes like Rock Steady Boxing, tai chi or yoga can make a difference.
Thank you for your suggestions. My husband does have a gait belt, and we use that to help him out of his chair. He would use it when the physical therapist was working with him, but won’t use it now for walking. He also has a walker, but prefers to use a cane. He’s not interested in strength building exercises. The PT suggested Rock Steady Boxing, too, but he’s has no interest. He’s recognizes that he’s having more difficulty, but he’s stubborn about what he will and won’t do. It’s sad and frustrating to see him like this.
To support your husband with his balance issues and prevent falls, consider the following strategies from the knowledge base:
1. Home Adaptations
- Remove tripping hazards like throw rugs.
- Add grab bars in the bathroom.
- Ensure bright lighting throughout the house.
- Add bright tape to the edge of steps.
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