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Be careful out there 25 lillypaddle Jul 2022 Jul 2022 28 3973
Quote for the day: 4 KarenS Jul 2022 Jul 2022 16 1877
Inflation and high housing costs spur more baby boomers to find roommates - PBS NewsHour 2 question everything Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 2325
Dear friends, can we talk about Reverse Mortgages and how awful they are? 8 Paper Roses Jun 2022 Jul 2022 11 3481
more thoughts on love in old age. 23 mopinko Jul 2022 Jul 2022 14 3592
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Bundled Payments 13 AnnaLee Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 4133
Since COVID I have lost two of my favorite places to exercise. 6 rzemanfl Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 2406
aging love. 18 mopinko Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 3047
The new fashion for late teens and early 20s: Bib overalls 32 trof Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 5165
To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance 13 elleng Nov 2021 May 2022 68 5658
Work has kept me alive says world's oldest woman, 118 5 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 May 2022 6 2844
Brazilian man's 84-year career breaks world record 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1779
getting old,,,, 4 KarenS Apr 2022 Apr 2022 17 2098
"After you, young man." Said to me upon leaving the elevator. Yeah, I'm 79 and 27 3Hotdogs Feb 2022 Apr 2022 16 4985
The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage 3 question everything Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 2105
Well, next year I'm 80. So far I'm learning, 8 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 18 3167
Looks like this has been around for awhile 18 hermetic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 69 5492
So I go to my cardiologist. I am 79. Small aneurism that is monitored and not getting bigger. 22 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 15 4540
A few things you may not have known: [View all] 75 CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 Apr 2022 177 20809
Mayday! Mayday! 8 lillypaddle Mar 2022 Apr 2022 9 2248
Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane 30 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Apr 2022 18 5400
What's your grandparent name? [View all] 64 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 35 10125
Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 2991
You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 3811
Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 5555
I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 2795
Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 4233
The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 4670
Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 2090
'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 2880

Seniors Continued...

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Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 2432
Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 2207
People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 4885
Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2404
Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1472
Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1855
Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 2229
Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 2132
Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1645
I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 3255
Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 1904
I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 4139
Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 4650
Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 2523
Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 2048
Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1803
Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1395
Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 6502
No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 4402
Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 2136
ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 2965
Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1652
I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 7346
I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 3078
Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1713
This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1672
How do I "do" a date? Years ago, when I was a 'ute, "Wanna go to a movie? club? Whatever?" 30 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 Oct 2021 8 4518
DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 2139
The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2882
A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2653

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 2987
Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 5751
Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 4550
Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1714
81-year-old facing eviction from cabin he's lived in for 27 years due to trespassing claim 12 peppertree Aug 2021 Aug 2021 13 3660
Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 5766
Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 2054
'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2935
Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3227
After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 6424
Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3832
Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3852
Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2868
Encore careers 1 Pinback Jun 2021 Jun 2021 10 2012
Common Meds Linked To Higher Dementia Risk 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2534
Wonder how many of us are here? DU Seniors? 8 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 8 2566
Baby Boomers' Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline 0 question everything Jun 2021 Jun 2021 3 2965
For the women in this group 9 csziggy Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 3823
Hey trof! 8 lillypaddle Jun 2021 Jun 2021 5 1957
A question for geezer guys born in the 40s and 50s. 16 trof May 2021 Jun 2021 1 6821
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