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I know what you mean Julie, my brother has Parkinsons, and my brother-in-law has Myeloma Cancer.

Both of them are having treatment , which at the moment is working, but they have both given up walking. My brother sits in a chair all day while his wife waits on him, and my brother-in law sits in a chair most of the day, and when he goes out he uses his mobility scooter. neither of them seem to realise that using your legs ,and having exercise helps to fight these illnesses.

try music therapy; or try getting someone who he's close to and respects to encourage him to do his exercises; up the ante.......instead of moon pies, offer him some thing he really wants and likes as a reward; change his exercises to an exercise that he would like.......such as walking in a indoor currant river in the fitness center ;  suggest to his family that he get a pet, such a a cat or dog to walk with and to take his mind off his depression; ask his friends/ family   to come over to get him in a better frame of mind. Suggest that they do his exercises with him

Time to get tough and stubborn right back, Julie. Anything he wants or needs comes with a price. Rewards are for going beyond the minimum, so no more of that for now. You do certain things because they need to be done.

He has gone through some very tough times lately, so maybe spend time talking about those things. Certainly, contact the PT and get some advice. He needs, most likely, some grief therapy.