When I was told by Member Services that my lost ID should never have read "spouse, " that the government recognizes me only as a "designee, " I prepared to fight -- but then found the original card.

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Other features consist of a backlit keypad that can read aloud the numbers that are pressed, along with a talking caller ID and up to 26dB of amplification for the earpiece.

ENGADGET: Clarity Pal hands-on, a new phone for senior citizens