What?! Hearing loss sounds alarms about aging
When I had cataract surgery in my 50s, friends loyally said, "But you're too young for that!" Now I'm just past 60 and thinking about hearing aids. I'm too young...
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Why my autistic son must vote
Just before the New York primary, I received a newsletter from a law firm specializing in elder care and special-needs law. The headline asked, "Are you registered to vote? Are...
That day I told my husband we could get a new TV
For years, my husband, Marc, lusted. He laid plans. He bided his time. He picked out the model he craved. How he hungered for her, his razor-slim, sultry, sleek, state-of-the-art,...
Notes from a not-so-empty nester
Maybe it's just this time of year making me pensive. Summer is ending. Kids are leaving for college. Social media are crammed with articles and advice on how to weather...
Navigation skills: A mom who ‘likes’ too much
OK, I'm going out on a limb here. I'm a middle-age mom and I love Facebook. And no, I'm not playing games like FarmVille, Kingdoms of Camelot or Mafia Wars....