He refuses to use assisted device when walking around the house, and he has fallen a few times, yet he insists on carrying our little Chihuahua from room to room. I'm afraid if they both fall, serious injuries could occur. I ask him to put her down, but 10 minutes later he's doing it again,
Next time your husband falls call 911 and consider having him go to the ER for assessment. Once there, he may go into rehab (paid for my Medicare). From there you can have him transitioned straight into a facility, if that's the best solution for you both. An 24/7 in-home aid would be very expensive, so a facility's value should be considered.