Stubborn old dad
How do you get an elderly person (mid 60s) to go for a hearing test? My dad has hearing issues for a few years already. On and off I have been trying to convince him to see a doctor for it. But he refuses to do so. He kept saying he can hear us. But we have to talk loudly or shout.
It’s also a safety issue and i am at my wits end. Because he cycles on the road. And can you imagine if he can’t hear the oncoming vehicles?
I have tried being nice, being respectful, being angry, scolding, sayang. Everything! He simply refuses to do so. Nowadays it is even worse because he sometimes shouts at us, cause he cannot hear himself. Money is not a problem if he needs hearing aids and he knows that. So that’s not the problem. He is just stubborn.
I dno what else i can do man. It’s been 5 years. Help!!
Here are what netizens think:
- Hi, it can sometimes be challenging to get someone to take action, especially when it comes to hearing loss – which is an invisible disability.
- You should consult an Audiologist and discuss your options for getting your dad’s hearing tested. Options can be an Online hearing test, a home visit, or things you can do to bring him to the clinic. Hearing better is essential for brain health as well. Studies have shown that when hearing loss is ignored, it can hasten cognitive decline and the risk of dementia.
- Say that there is a 1-for-1 promotion for the hearing test and you want his company. That said, how would you expect him to react if you simply brought him to the clinic? Also, do you have any inkling why he is resistant to getting a hearing test? Such as, he does not like healthcare settings such as hospitals.
- If it’s not likely that he will wear a hearing aid then there’s no point to a hearing test as you already know he has lost hearing. Maybe just talk to him without sound to psych him out more? But basically there’s nothing you can do lest something happens to make him decide to go. So just accept it rather than stress over it. And stop shouting at him and let him not hear you. He needs to experience the consequences more.