whether he knows it or not that he will miss having them come out, too. When Mama was recovering from that long hospital stay she didn't feel like getting out much and though she complained she looked forward to contact with her team. She went through a depression phase after they left and didn't even want to continue her exercises for a time. When she started losing ground quickly she let me talk her into doing mini sessions for a few days and was soon back to doing all the exercises they left for her. She didn't have any friends here and had only us, my kids and grandkids for company so I know it got boring and lonely for her.

Is there an affordable gym nearby that Ken can do some gentle exercises, perhaps water walking or something to get him out into people and so that he can measure his progress. When you can go one more minute or one more half lap it seem to be more of an incentive for some people.

Are there any senior citizen's centers in your area that do things he would be interested in? I realize that some are better than otheres and some of them are great. I want to join the one at the lake because they do so many interesting and fun things. They also have senior exercise classes as well as meals most days. Check into it. He might thrive being around others doing something that he enjoys.

At any rate please contact them before they get there and explain so that they can know what direction to go in before they step in the door.

Right now Ken probably needs something to take his mind off his health and someone to be around. I hope there is something in your area to fit that bill. Hoping for the best for both of you!