I had cataract laser surgery in both eyes.  After the first, I noticed that I now had to wear reading glasses for the first time ever.  For the second surgery, I requested the more expensive lens in the second eye, having been advised that it "might"...

Have any of you had issues with a heart valve that required repair or replacement?  I read one excellent blog here by an AARP member, which was helpful, but I would like to hear from others as well.  I am especially interested in your specific diagno...

Thank you so much for your very comprehensive blog about your heart valve replacement.  I may be facing the same surgery--minus the A-fib part--and information is crucial.

I bought the very expensive rechargeable hearing aids.  Not only did they not help my hearing, they did nothing to lessen the tinnitus either.  The hearing aids only increased the volume of the annoying noises--dishwasher beeping, footfalls on lamina...

Sherri, if you can find an elder advocacy organization in your area, such as Council on Aging, or AGE, maybe they can find help for you on getting the hearing device and help you need.  Best wishes.