PT has been giving therapy for balance and sit to stand, walking. They gave me book with multiple directions for each exercise, and want me to continue on days they are not here. He listens when they are here, has difficulty doing the exercise, however when I try he gets upset. Speech therapist realizes he can only follow 1 direction at a time. I worry if I don't continue he will get worse, but when he gets upset it is really taking a toll on both of us.
Keep the exercise sessions short. When you work with him, be as positive and encouraging as possible. But, realize your limitations and speak honestly with his therapists. They can give you hints and encouragement. Good luck.
My Dad was that way. He would be gun-ho when the physical therapist was there, especially if the therapist was an attractive young lady :)
I did find the one time Dad was living at Rehab after an illness, he had physical therapy daily, and he was more than happy to cooperate. Same when he moved to senior living.
Without living at Rehab, and being at home all comfortable in his recliner, the last thing on his mind were exercises.... [sigh]
Can he be admitted to a a skilled nursing unit of a NH to do his therapy? My mom’s doctor ordered that for my dad because mom simply could not do it. She has Parkinson’s and it would have been impossible for her.