My Mom aways loved walking in woods and parks and when she started having trouble with balance and keeping going, it helped if the walk we were taking had a destination. This sometimes meant driving somehwere near a coffee shop or ice cream place, parking a few blocks away and then walking to get a treat. We then switched to swimming, which was wonderful! Now that my Mom isn’t able to stand on her own or walk, she uses a seated leg exerciser. They are available in both manual and electric, and keep your legs and knees going. I got an electric exerciser that she uses about 15-25 minutes a day. She puts her feet on it and it moves them back and forth like she is taking a walk. I often play virtual hiking videos from YouTube so it mimics the experience of her being on a walk in the woods. The machine is gentle enough that she sometimes just falls asleep while it is going! If your husband is not quite at that stage, they also have seated pedal exercisers that mimic riding a bike. Hope this helps, sending hugs and support!❤️

Thanks so much! The seated pedal exercisers might work! Sending hugs and support to you too!

Try introducing the caregiver as someone who wants to take a walk and would like some company the problem may be that he resents having a baby sitter

Thanks so much. Our daughter and the caregiver have both told my husband essentially the same thing your doctor told your husband. However, I will contact our physician and put a "bug in his ear" about having a little chat with my husband. That may help.

So sorry you are dealing with this...so am I. My husband joined a gym a while back but has only gone a couple of times. At his last dr visit the dr told him he has to exercise or he is going to go "down this rabbit hole" a lot faster than he would if he would work out and be active. For the time being, that has helped. Good luck to you and your husband! 💜