Commentary: I watched male loved ones deny their hearing loss. Left untreated, it devastated their lives

Purging closets bursting with hideous ties reminded me of how difficult it is to “gift” a father with something of value on Father’s Day.

I had a very close relationship with my father and both grandfathers, who supported and protected me always. Fatherly and grandfatherly support is a profound gift for any daughter or granddaughter. I am eternally grateful for these mentors and wish their loving influence had persisted longer.

All my fathers had excellent longevity. But what could have helped them