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Sounds like he is fixated on the TV. sounds like he is fixated on telling you what to do. Good luck.
The only thing about the advice about getting a laptop is that if her dad is anything like my parents, they don't respect computer time either. I had a part time online job that I had to put on hiatus because my parents totally didn't understand that working online is real work. I move out in 2 weeks so I can resume my job again but I had to give up alot to co-exist in their house to help care for my mom.
Redhead, you have my sympathy! I have a very controlling, critical Alz mom who also stares at the walls nearly all day (I'm guessing because she can't follow tv show story lines anymore and its frustrating) and she also tried to control every aspect of my off hours life. My only solution was to find a place to live nearby for my sanity. Perhaps you can do that too. Hugs to you in the meantime!
I'm sorry you are having a miserable time of it. We'd like to understand the situation better.
I see a lot of people on this site who have an elder who has lost touch with others, friends, the community, and is basically home alone all the time. I agree with the suggestion to find a day program for him to go into, to occupy his mind and give his week some variety.
If your television is loud enough to be heard in his room, consider using a wireless headset. That would be polite. But you are under no obligation to pay any attention to his "demands" about what you do.