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Looks like this has been around for awhile 18 hermetic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 69 4323

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 3151

A few things you may not have known: [View all] 75 CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 Apr 2022 177 14854

Mayday! Mayday! 8 lillypaddle Mar 2022 Apr 2022 9 1698

Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane 30 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Apr 2022 18 3360

What's your grandparent name? [View all] 64 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 35 6378

Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 2276

You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 2298

Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 4352

I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 1602

Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 2416

The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 3580

Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 1626

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1878

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 1896

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 1760

People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 3499

Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2090

Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1169

Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1497

Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 1688

Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 1703

Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1231

I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 2516

Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 1262

I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 2958

Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 2763

Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 1825

Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 1510

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1421

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Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1102

Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 5079

No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 3176

Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 1517

ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 1866

Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1366

I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 5174

I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 2466

Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1430

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1229

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 2675

DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 1661

The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2163

A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2012

Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 2271

Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 3598

Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 2972

Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1398

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 2630

Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 4145

Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 1743

'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2428

Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 2811

After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 4801

Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3066

Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3296

Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2348

Encore careers 1 Pinback Jun 2021 Jun 2021 10 1617

Common Meds Linked To Higher Dementia Risk 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2222

Wonder how many of us are here? DU Seniors? 8 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 8 1903

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Baby Boomers' Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline 0 question everything Jun 2021 Jun 2021 3 2686

For the women in this group 9 csziggy Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2964

Hey trof! 8 lillypaddle Jun 2021 Jun 2021 5 1410

A question for geezer guys born in the 40s and 50s. 16 trof May 2021 Jun 2021 1 5418

Making points (husbands) 1 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 7 1389

Suggestions for a easy to set up, easy to use, USB connection printer ? 5 left-of-center2012 May 2021 May 2021 0 1649

Thank you Medicare. (Don't read if your health insurance is lacking) 7 question everything May 2021 May 2021 18 2634

I am now bulletproof! They can't suspend my driver's license. 28 trof May 2021 May 2021 35 4430

Retirees wiped out, lose millions: SEC (invested with KNI Investments) 0 question everything May 2021 May 2021 14 2683

Finally got a response to my request to Matrix Medical to STOP CALLING ME 3 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 4 1508

I just emailed Matrix Medical Network about their constant phone calls 13 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 1 1906

Today's really weird situation involving a place called Matrix Medical Network 8 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 1 5249

Lifetime-care advance payments - may have tax benefits 0 question everything May 2021 May 2021 1 1870

Question, re: 'ancestry' etc. 12 elleng May 2021 May 2021 5 2173

English Around The World: 11 CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 May 2021 26 3026

Now That I'm Older... [View all] 60 CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2021 Apr 2021 185 13205

Rona story - a bit sad. Elderly school crossing guard. 5 3Hotdogs Mar 2021 Apr 2021 15 2354

Monday morning and the scammers are out in force 3 question everything Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 1862

A Righteous Rant: 8 trof Apr 2021 Apr 2021 14 2718

Anybody else have dreams where they're working, often at their last job, 32 raccoon Apr 2021 Apr 2021 7 2698

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