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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Social Security question. Apparently I cannot access my SS account using username & password. 17 AnotherMother4Peace Friday Friday 5 501
Finally got my Covid booster 3 Siwsan Wednesday Wednesday 17 314
I have something I'm grateful for 3 Marthe48 Tuesday Tuesday 43 794
Who the TH hell put Busha Doodys hands on my arms? 1 irisblue Nov 17 Tuesday 2 473
My parents, in 1937!!!! 6 elleng Nov 9 Nov 9 44 1290
I live in a senior living center. 4 PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 7 Nov 7 6 534
I'm thinking of getting a portable tire inflator. 15 raccoon Oct 31 Nov 3 4 567
Normally by this time of the month (I believe) I get a notice in my bank account 2 slightlv Oct 27 Oct 28 4 481
God Bless the SSA! 2 GreenWave Oct 27 Oct 27 9 503
Where to go if you need food from the Columbus forum in reddit 0 irisblue Oct 24 Oct 24 2 239
I'm signed up for the No Kings protest on the 18th 3 cyclonefence Oct 16 Oct 16 20 661
Has anyone else considered Swedish Death Cleaning? 19 irisblue Sep 12 Oct 16 10 2272
My hair has stopped growing. 16 PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 15 Oct 16 2 822
Fascist intimidation has motivated me! I'M GOING to this Sat. No Kings protest, 10/18/25 8 AnotherMother4Peace Oct 15 Oct 15 16 484
Sitting on a bench by the river 5 Marthe48 Oct 11 Oct 11 16 585
I got my COVID shot today. 11 MIButterfly Oct 8 Oct 10 10 734
Finally got that ZIO patch removed 3 Siwsan Oct 1 Oct 3 7 564
Just when I think I have a medical issue 2 Marthe48 Sep 28 Sep 28 34 1848
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 2 Siwsan Sep 23 Sep 26 6 2221
Something I forgot to mention about my wellness check 5 Siwsan Sep 23 Sep 24 9 2669
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 1 Siwsan Sep 23 Sep 23 2 940
My plan for this weekend.....working from the Swedish Death Cleaning idea 4 irisblue Sep 18 Sep 18 3 791
Why seniors who want covid shots should consider getting one this week, WaPo 9/17/25 1 progree Sep 18 Sep 18 3 1000
FINALLY finished up my yearly wellness check. It took 2 visits! 2 Siwsan Sep 18 Sep 18 11 2232
Reading Dear Abby today 45 Marthe48 Sep 6 Sep 7 149 8020
ALL in the family! 2 elleng Sep 5 Sep 5 14 2437
back brace for lower back arthritic pain 4 CTyankee Aug 2025 Sep 2 1 680
Sorry to say that my 2 adult daughters (with school-age kids) both suffering from 14 elleng Aug 2025 Aug 2025 28 2415
When I Go, I'm Going Green. 1 elleng Aug 2025 Aug 2025 4 688
A big family milestone 2 Marthe48 Aug 2025 Aug 2025 13 863

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Has anyone else been getting checks from their car insurance carrier(s)? 4 rzemanfl Aug 2025 Aug 2025 0 778
Advice requested. We were lovers at one time, but still friends after 50 years. 8 3Hotdogs Aug 2025 Aug 2025 7 1113
Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes 17 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Aug 2025 6 1202
How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy 4 usonian Jul 2025 Jul 2025 6 944
Fun with at-home devices 15 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 9 1613
My oldest grandchild just got their first job 0 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 8 777
How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol 3 littlemissmartypants Jul 2025 Jul 2025 4 963
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Jul 2025 Jul 2025 6 1028
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 21 1115
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 12 2086
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 2025 Jul 2025 5 1353
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 57 2459
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 2025 Jun 2025 19 1614
Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 25 1485
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 2025 Jun 2025 11 1713
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 2025 Jun 2025 17 1376
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 2025 Jun 2025 0 1124
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 2339
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 1698
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 2025 May 2025 231 24368
Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 0 1930
My fellow Du'ers, my sister, also a Senior, has very bad arthritis in her right foot. Also some fingers. 6 raccoon May 2025 May 2025 5 1535
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 2025 May 2025 20 2114
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 2025 May 2025 17 2166
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 2025 May 2025 8 1349
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 2025 May 2025 4 1496
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 23 1570
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 2025 May 2025 7 2085
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 4132
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 3247

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 1898
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 2025 19 2859
I don't have to worry about Easter dinner 17 Siwsan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 51 3486
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 1175
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 31 2165
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 1346
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 6492
Some good news 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 137 5076
Received snail mail Your Social Security Statement today 8 SheltieLover Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 2016
Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc? 4 Peregrine Took Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 1528
10 Small Things Neurologists Wish You'd Do for Your Brain Easy everyday habits can help keep you sharp. 0 Demovictory9 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 18 2370
A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina 0 cbabe Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 1201
Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 0 1718
I got my SS deposit 15 Marthe48 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 11 2626
What percentage of your Social Security income is taxed? Mine is 85%. 7 sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 2026
Hi, guys. Things ok (but for tmp/msk crap,) 3 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1470
Hi guys, Hope everyone's OK, little 'adventure' I'll tell y'all about tomorrow. 5 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1723
I just saw tRump's mother from 1994 and he looks like her 7 BigmanPigman Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 2321
We're selling our house and anticipate $300k after the dust settles. -- Age 78 and 82. 16 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 2998
The AARP finally reacts to attack on Social Security 34 Number9Dream Mar 2025 Mar 2025 107 7921
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