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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know what you mean.
It's incredibly taxing and exhausting to constantly have to raise your voice, do this or that just to have the most basic of conversations. Sure, you can just not talk to that person anymore but what kind of relationship is this. 
I don't think you can do much but your father tending to get his phone out and disengage completely reminds that hearing aid refusal can aid in developing dementia. They're giving up. It sucks one way or the other.
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DH and I have hearing impaired members on both sides of the family and I agree with you that it is annoying, but, I also think it is important to have some compassion. hearing aids are not perfect and you may find that you develop hearing issues as well (these things are highly inheritable). Conversations at family dinners in a loud restaurant are likely basically impossible for your father to follow. I wouldn't care if they are on their phone. I make sure to have meaningful conversations one-on-one. If they are zoning out at home and not trying THEN I might say something.[/quote]

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