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She has the tv to the highest volume and shows no concern for my well being at all. My head literally just pounds. Please someone tell me how I can help this situation where no one gets hurt. It seems she just doesn't care but I have to believe somewhere in her head it just isn't connecting. She tells me that I am making it up about it the loud noise bothering me. We cannot attach tv ears to our tv. It's too old. What can I say to her that she can understand that the high volumn does effect other people? thank you
pvrwilson
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Jul 4, 2011
Have you tried wearing ear phones yourself to cut out the noise? Maybe even have some music playing in your ears - something you want to hear. I have been dealing with a hearing loss for several years - at normal volume where the family wants it I can understand about every other word. And anyone talking rapidly - there's lots of that on TV but people talking directly to me do too - loses me completely. She needs the TV on for lots of reasons, not just to watch a show. Sometimes it's just company. Good luck.
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Tv ears was what I would suggest. I saw an add the other day about a product similar to tv ears that worked wirelessly. I wish I could give peace of mind. I remember very well the pounding and headaches... Does she have hearing aides?Suggest turning it down just one notch..tell her how much you love her and that you are worried about her and her hearing.it took a very long time for my father to admit that he couldn't hear...I know I must not be much help.
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