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So we're on this road trip, father son bonding trip and I noticed a lot of interesting behaviors he has. I know he's been through a lot with my mother being sick and everything but but some of his behavior patterns have been his MO since my earliest remembering. Granted I'm not perfect but I try to be a quieter human. He flew planes all his life so he can't hear and won't get hearing aids no matter what and constantly coughs. I believe it's COPD but the doc ain't bitting on the diagnosis. We still have another 6 days together and I'm trying mentally to not have a meltdown and start screaming at him. We're sharing a room which is tough. I like it quiet but he likes to watch brian kiljoo on foxjoo all day and uses a sleep noise on his phone that can be heard down the hall. I wear earplugs but good grief. Anyone have any ideas on traveling with your older father?

So we're on this road trip, father son bonding trip and I noticed a lot of interesting behaviors he has. I know he's been through a lot with my mother being sick and everything but but some of his behavior patterns have been his MO since my earliest remembering. Granted I'm not perfect but I try to be a quieter human. He flew planes all his life so he can't hear and won't get hearing aids no matter what and constantly coughs. I believe it's COPD but the doc ain't bitting on the diagnosis. We still have another 6 days together and I'm trying mentally to not have a meltdown and start screaming at him. We're sharing a room which is tough. I like it quiet but he likes to watch brian kiljoo on foxjoo all day and uses a sleep noise on his phone that can be heard down the hall. I wear earplugs but good grief. Anyone have any ideas on traveling with your older father?

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Hard to say. My dad is mid 80s and much less time ahead of him, than behind. I have an older brother that is a self centered prick, so not much to say there. I'd love nothing more than to share a beer with my pop, and have a few laughs.

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I don't mind that either but this is tricky. He's like a one man band with noises. And I would love if he could hear.

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That can be tough. Perhaps a speaking trumpet? Sort of a gag, but with and edge.

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Cough, farts, sighs. What what?!