He can’t understand what you say and he gets confused because he thinks you said something completely different than what you said. He stays up until 12:30 to 1:00 AM before he goes to bed. I can’t get my sleep. I bought hearing plugs but they only help so much.
How is the eyesight of this senior? My own partner, 83 with hearing loss, and I myself with some hearing loss are quite dependent now on our caption system. Works so well for what we miss. I know that if there is no longer the ability to read it is out of the question. Otherwise, be certain it is on.
One more thing is that the current new and expensive aids require a whole lot of manipulation with APPS on phones and so on to fine tune them. Without this ability they are worth flushing them down the toilet. My partner is so much happier with his lower cost Costco hearing aids that don't require all this manipulation and tech savvy ability.
Other than this, there's not a lot to do but work on lightweight new earphones and be certain you don't allow him to trip on the cord if one is needed.
Best of luck.
If he won't cooperate, get him headphones to wear to listen to the tv. If he won't adapt to that, see if there's anyway to limit the volume on the tv. Or turn it off and take the remote after a certain hour.
I agree with trying to get him into a routine.
"It is possible to lock the volume of a TV to prevent it from being set too loud. The method to lock the volume may vary depending on the brand and model of your TV. Here are a few possible ways to achieve this:
Using the TV's settings menu:
Some TVs have a built-in volume lock feature in their settings menu. You can access the settings menu by pressing the menu button on your TV remote and navigating to the audio or sound settings. Look for an option related to volume control or volume lock. Consult your TV's user manual or search online for specific instructions for your TV model.
Using a universal remote control:
If your TV does not have a built-in volume lock feature, you can try using a universal remote control that has a volume lock function. These remotes allow you to program a specific maximum volume level for your TV. Consult the user manual of your universal remote control for instructions on how to set up the volume lock feature.
Accessing the TV's service menu:
Some advanced TV models have a service menu that can be accessed to make changes to various settings, including volume control. However, accessing the service menu requires specific key combinations and should be done with caution. Search online for instructions on how to access the service menu for your TV model. Keep in mind that making changes in the service menu may void your warranty or cause unintended issues, so proceed with caution."
Source: https://www.quora.com/Can-I-lock-the-volume-of-my-TV-My-parents-set-the-TV-way-too-loud-and-its-right-by-my-room
Tell him the tv volume control is broken and that if he wants to watch the tv he must put in his hearing aids, and keep them in, to hear it.
Try putting his hearing aids into his ears in the morning. Have him keep them in all day until bath time. Take them out at bedtime.
He might benefit from sleeping medication to help him fall asleep at night.
My dad has a super patient audiologist, who keeps reminding him that if he wears them daily his ears and brain will get used to them and they will work best, but this just does not sink in. Also, to stop putting qtips in ears and clogging them with wax, but he keeps forgetting. So he really doesnt like to wear them.
For TV watching, the headphones is a good idea if he will wear them. Or, move the TV to the furthest possible room away from you. Or - high noise blocking ear plugs for you as others have suggested