The woman entered this relationship knowing the situation. She should have known she was walking into a minefield. Now, she wants to go visit the wife to see how sick she really is. That is totally wrong and disrespectful. She has no business going there. Next, she worries about how his stepchildren view her. She’s not going to be able to change that either. Probably ever. After all, the ill woman is the children’s mother.
So, either she accepts the situation the way it is, stays in the background, and stops worrying so much about herself, or she needs to exit the relationship. I find her motives and dilemma to be her problem. For dating information, previous articles, or to sign up for Tom’s complimentary, weekly e-newsletter, go to www. findingloveafter60.com. See also www. findingloveafter50.com and www. travelafter55.com.
Gripping Aids To help alleviate your golf-clubgripping problem, there are specially designed golf gloves and grips that can make a big difference. The best gloves are the Bionic Golf Gloves (www.bionicgloves.com) that have extra padding in the palm and finger joints to improve grip. And the Power Glove (www. powerglove.com) has a small strap attached to the glove that loops around the club grip to secure it in your hand. These run between $20 and $30. Another option is to get oversized grips installed on your clubs. This can make gripping the club easier and more comfortable, and they are also very good at absorbing shock. Oversized grips are usually either one-sixteenth inch or one-eighth inch larger in diameter than a standard grip and cost around $10 per grip. You can find these grips and have them installed at your local golf store or pro shop. Or, for a grip-and-glove combination fix, consider the Quantum Grip (www.quantumgrip. www.50plusLifePA.com
GOLF GADGETS from page 7 Joe’s Original Backtee ($15, www. uprightgolf.com). Northcroft Golf and Upright Golf also offer a variety of stoop-proof ball-pickup accessories and divot-repair and magnetic ball-marker products ranging between $5 and $12. Or, if you just want a great allaround golf picker-upper, consider the GraBall GrabALL JAW, sold through Amazon.com for $10 for a package of two. It attaches to the handle end of your putter and chipper and is designed to pick up golf balls, flagsticks, putters, and greenside chippers.
com) that incorporates Velcro material recessed in the golf club grip and a companion golf glove that has mating Velcro material in the palm. Cost is $20 per grip, plus $35 per glove. Vision Helper If vision problems make finding the ball difficult, Chromax golf balls (www.chromaxgolf.com) can make a big difference. These are reflective, colored golf balls that appear larger and brighter. Cost is $10.50 for a threepack. Ergonomic Carts There are also ergonomically designed golf carts that can help you transport your golf clubs around the course. If you like to walk, the Sun Mountain Sports Micro-Cart, V1 Sport Cart, or Reflex Cart are great options. These are three- and fourwheeled, lightweight push carts that fold into a compact size for easy transport. They are available at www. sunmountain.com for $200, $210, and $230, respectively. Or, for severe mobility loss, the SoloRider specialized electric golf cart (www.solorider.com) provides the ability to play from a seated or standing-but-supported position. Retailing for $9,450, plus a $550 shipping fee, this cart is lightweight and precisely balanced so it can be driven on tee boxes and greens without causing any damage. Federal ADA laws require that all publicly owned golf courses allow them. Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org
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