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Had my first fall yesterday; shattered my confidence re staying in my home alone. 7 No Vested Interest Friday Saturday 16 472
Why It's Great To Slow Down As A Senior! - Solo In The Woods 🌿 3 appalachiablue Thursday Friday 5 315
I don't like the person I'm becoming 10 cyclonefence Monday Monday 17 705
I received contradictory letters from Social Security 3 hvn_nbr_2 Jan 4 Monday 3 508
Getting Older Alone: A Doctor Visit, Nerve Damage & the Reality of Aging In Today's Health System🥼 11 appalachiablue Dec 30 Jan 2 21 812
Our cohort is dying/dementing 3 cyclonefence Dec 31 Dec 31 13 545
(Sr) They Want You Working Until You Die (Social Security In Danger) Retirement Is Dead - Large Man 0 appalachiablue Dec 31 Dec 31 4 329
Another website this morning - "Things to do." Take a "silver" health test. You've seen it or done it. 2 3Hotdogs Dec 28 Dec 28 8 464
I get a lot of "great advice" but who doesn't need a helping hand (or a ride) a bit more? 11 usonian Dec 19 Dec 22 9 548
Tip of the day: If you aren't used to a car with running boards, 3 raccoon Dec 16 Dec 16 7 570
Medicare Advantage 19 MIButterfly Dec 11 Dec 11 14 909
My grand dog pulled me down 36 Marthe48 Dec 8 Dec 9 43 2001
Social Security question. Apparently I cannot access my SS account using username & password. 20 AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 Dec 6 5 1037
Has anyone here had an Insertable Cardiac Monitoring System implanted? 2 rzemanfl Dec 5 Dec 5 3 403
Finally got my Covid booster 3 Siwsan Nov 26 Nov 26 17 559
I have something I'm grateful for 3 Marthe48 Nov 25 Nov 25 43 1011
Who the TH hell put Busha Doodys hands on my arms? 1 irisblue Nov 17 Nov 25 2 722
My parents, in 1937!!!! 6 elleng Nov 9 Nov 9 44 1540
I live in a senior living center. 4 PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 7 Nov 7 6 793
I'm thinking of getting a portable tire inflator. 15 raccoon Oct 31 Nov 3 4 865
Normally by this time of the month (I believe) I get a notice in my bank account 2 slightlv Oct 27 Oct 28 4 694
God Bless the SSA! 2 GreenWave Oct 27 Oct 27 9 689
Where to go if you need food from the Columbus forum in reddit 0 irisblue Oct 24 Oct 24 2 405
I'm signed up for the No Kings protest on the 18th 3 cyclonefence Oct 16 Oct 16 20 879
Has anyone else considered Swedish Death Cleaning? 19 irisblue Sep 2025 Oct 16 10 2683
My hair has stopped growing. 16 PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 15 Oct 16 2 1158
Fascist intimidation has motivated me! I'M GOING to this Sat. No Kings protest, 10/18/25 8 AnotherMother4Peace Oct 15 Oct 15 16 680
Sitting on a bench by the river 5 Marthe48 Oct 2025 Oct 2025 16 804
I got my COVID shot today. 11 MIButterfly Oct 2025 Oct 2025 10 977
Finally got that ZIO patch removed 3 Siwsan Oct 2025 Oct 2025 7 765

Seniors Continued...

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Just when I think I have a medical issue 2 Marthe48 Sep 2025 Sep 2025 34 2059
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 2 Siwsan Sep 2025 Sep 2025 6 2421
Something I forgot to mention about my wellness check 5 Siwsan Sep 2025 Sep 2025 9 2926
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 1 Siwsan Sep 2025 Sep 2025 2 1142
My plan for this weekend.....working from the Swedish Death Cleaning idea 4 irisblue Sep 2025 Sep 2025 3 1022
Why seniors who want covid shots should consider getting one this week, WaPo 9/17/25 1 progree Sep 2025 Sep 2025 3 1212
FINALLY finished up my yearly wellness check. It took 2 visits! 2 Siwsan Sep 2025 Sep 2025 11 2445
Reading Dear Abby today 45 Marthe48 Sep 2025 Sep 2025 148 8710
ALL in the family! 2 elleng Sep 2025 Sep 2025 14 2631
back brace for lower back arthritic pain 4 CTyankee Aug 2025 Sep 2025 1 909
Sorry to say that my 2 adult daughters (with school-age kids) both suffering from 14 elleng Aug 2025 Aug 2025 28 2728
When I Go, I'm Going Green. 1 elleng Aug 2025 Aug 2025 4 879
A big family milestone 2 Marthe48 Aug 2025 Aug 2025 13 1059
Has anyone else been getting checks from their car insurance carrier(s)? 4 rzemanfl Aug 2025 Aug 2025 0 974
Advice requested. We were lovers at one time, but still friends after 50 years. 8 3Hotdogs Aug 2025 Aug 2025 7 1384
Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes 17 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Aug 2025 6 1626
How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy 4 usonian Jul 2025 Jul 2025 6 1161
Fun with at-home devices 15 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 9 1959
My oldest grandchild just got their first job 0 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 8 955
How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol 3 littlemissmartypants Jul 2025 Jul 2025 4 1178
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Jul 2025 Jul 2025 6 1256
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 21 1304
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 12 2461
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 2025 Jul 2025 5 1616
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 57 2683
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 2025 Jun 2025 19 1855
Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 25 1705
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 2025 Jun 2025 11 1952
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 2025 Jun 2025 17 1575
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 2025 Jun 2025 0 1324

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 2706
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 1955
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 2025 May 2025 231 26601
Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 0 2218
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 1800
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 2025 May 2025 20 2465
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 2025 May 2025 17 2460
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 2025 May 2025 8 1548
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 2025 May 2025 4 1724
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 23 1774
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 2025 May 2025 7 2381
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 4891
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 3752
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 2127
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 2025 19 3269
I don't have to worry about Easter dinner 17 Siwsan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 51 3909
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 1384
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 31 2424
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 1570
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 7175
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