He wears a hearing aid and refuses to get new batteries because his wife is always yelling at him and giving him orders. Because of some type of a whistle that keeps sounding as the batteries weaken, he walks around all day long thinking the tea is ready!
Should I mind my own business or offer to buy the new batteries. Their children and grandchildren do not leave nearby. He's smiling and she doesn't seem to be happy about him not being able to hear her...What to do?...What to do???
2007-02-28 16:06:19 · 21 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If this supposed to be funny, I think it missed the mark! If you are serious then why dont you buy them a one year supply of batteries, and maybe do some other nice stuff for them, they probably could use some company.
2007-02-28 16:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. CoCo 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Well, you yourself say: "He wears a hearing aid and refuses to get new batteries because his wife is always yelling at him and giving him orders."
Doesn't sound like it's a money issue, you can buy him new batteries but he probably won't want to put them in his hearing aid. If you care and she is very unhappy about the situation, then perhaps you can try to convince him to buy his own batteries again and her to yell at him a bit less... but you also said they're in their eighties, that may be just a bit late to change the way they live together!
2007-02-28 17:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My Grandfather had the same problem, I remember as a young child those often familiar tea tunes. And, yes my grandmother was Constantly yelling at him and Yes...he purposly tuned her out as well. Another thing that causes that noise is feedback. He may need to take it into the hearing doctor. But he is walking around with a smile on his face because he can not hear the old bat squawking at him! Wouldn't you do the same!
Really just deal with it one day when you are up in your years as they are. You may have the same thing and it will be your turn for your younger neighbors to wonder just as you. =)
2007-03-08 02:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by pattiof 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be that his batteries work just fine and he is having a case of "selective hearing"! If the person I lived with was always yelling and me and giving me orders, I wouldn't want to hear them either. It's doubtful that both of them would be happy at the same time. You may just have to wait this one out!
2007-03-01 02:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is so funny. I think you should appreciate your elderly neighbors that are real people. At least they are not mean. Believe me the wife knows what he is doing. The fellow is pretty darn clever and has a sense of humor. I like that in a person. Enjoy them. I have 2 elderly neighbors that are in their 80's. Husband and wife sharp as a tack and meaner and sneakier than a snake. Nosey, and the lies and gossip that comes out of their mouths is terrible. The worst neighbors I have ever had in my life. I cannot believe how phoney they are. They think that they are so clever. The wife will turn my hose on. I will ask if she saw somebody turn my hose on. She remarks to me in a loud and rude tone You ought to be glad some one is watering your plants. Knowing darn well it was her. I cannot stand the old bag and her nosey husband. I have caught them peeking in my windows. I have caught the nosey gossipy husband telling the neighbors that I was crazy. Count your blessings. Your neighbors are precious. I would be glad to have them as my neighbors. Do you want to trade neighbors?
2007-03-05 22:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buying batteriies is not the solution because the man enjoys as it is. He like not being yelled at by his wife. So why not talk to the wife, advise her not to be too bossy or naggy on him instead they should have a two way communication and respects for one another.
2007-03-08 15:41:07 · answer #6 · answered by kibbs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The feedback is not from the battery going dead, its from the tube becoming damaged and causing a sound leak. I have a friend at work that has that problem. Its a lot more expensive to fix then you would think.
2007-02-28 17:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to not say anything to either of them or buy batteries. First his hearing is checked when he goes to see the Doctor, the Doctor speaks to him to see if he can hear what he is saying. If he can't hear correctly his Doctor would refer him to a specialist.
This sounds more like the dynamics of a marriage rather than a hearing aid, so I think the best thing to do is to stay out of it. However, it's nice to see that you show concern for your neighbours. That is pretty rare these days.
2007-02-28 16:14:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
I would purchase him some new batteries and the next time you see him alone say give them to him. IT is then up to him if he wants to help himself hear better. This may also allow him to zone in and out at will from his nagging wife.
2007-03-07 20:53:53 · answer #9 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I once worked in a nursing home, I was about 16. anyway there was this couple that when their kids put them there they ask us to put them in separate rooms and just let them visit each day. The first time it was my turn to take him to her room, he took his hearing aid out and left it on his bed. I wondered why but he seemed to know what he was doing so I didn't say anything. I wheeled him into her room, and she reached out and caught his hand and said "how you doin hun" he said " I don't know who she is she just came to the house and got me" she shook his hand and said " NO I SAID HOW YOU DOIN" he said "I TOLD YOU I DON"T KNOW WHO SHE IS. I DON"T HAVE A GIRLFRIEND. I LOVE YOU" She screamed "GET THIS SON OF A B%#$H OUT OF HERE. HE HAS BEEN LYING TO ME FOR 15 YEARS" So be sure they want to hear each other first. Then tell him that you will help him if he wants.
2007-02-28 16:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Bains Gram 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋