On Becoming Invisible
Welcome to the Eighties! So Glad You Made It
'Human Life Cycle' by Arend van Dam | Credit: politicalcartoons.com
It has come to my attention recently that I have entered a marginalized social structure as a woman in her eighties.
No longer do I qualify for pap smears, mammograms, or colonoscopies under the government, or Medicare, coverages.
I just paid $350 for a complete dental check-up, of course not covered by Medicare. My dentist thinks it is valuable to ensure my teeth are in good condition. My teeth are important to me; however, so are my female organs, my colon, and my breasts.
