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Those of us whose hearing is on the decline are often confronted with a dilemma: what to do regarding beloved entertainment venues we enjoy. Whether at the movies or in the theater, it’s often hard to hear the dialogue, even with hearing aids in place. Well, for New York theatergoers, there’s now an…

Raise your hand if you, too, have trouble hearing your dining companions in a restaurant or understanding the actors at your local theater. Working hard to comprehend dialogue and to hear what’s going on is an all too common effort for many of us once we reach a certain age….

For many of us, the fall season means the start-up of some of our favorite activities: new museum exhibits, theater productions, music concerts or other cultural events that engage and delight us. And now, a new report from the National Endowment for The Arts gives us all the more reason to…

Surely you know what lifespan is: the length of time a person is alive. And healthspan? The number of healthy years you have during your lifespan that are free of disability and chronic disease. But how much attention are you paying to your “playspan,” that is, your time to be…

By Louise Applebome   What a difference a year makes.   In November 2024, I set out on a European odyssey.  My first stop was London, meeting up with friends and family. The second leg of the trip was in Venice for a weeklong yoga retreat.    Admittedly, I was…

On your mark, get ready, get shopping! For many of us, Thanksgiving was always the prelude to the really important occasion: that of Black Friday. How many of you remember bundling up and into the car in the evening hours of Thanksgiving, or the early hours of the following day,…