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The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage 3 question everything Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 1633

Well, next year I'm 80. So far I'm learning, 8 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 18 2524

Looks like this has been around for awhile 18 hermetic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 69 4340

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 3159

A few things you may not have known: [View all] 75 CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 Apr 2022 177 14966

Mayday! Mayday! 8 lillypaddle Mar 2022 Apr 2022 9 1713

Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane 30 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Apr 2022 18 3379

What's your grandparent name? [View all] 64 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 35 6415

Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 2281

You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 2314

Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 4364

I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 1615

Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 2432

The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 3588

Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 1637

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1897

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 1905

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 1775

People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 3518

Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2098

Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1175

Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1509

Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 1694

Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 1712

Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1240

I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 2529

Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 1268

I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 2970

Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 2785

Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 1835

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Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 1518

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1431

Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1112

Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 5087

No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 3185

Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 1527

ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 1871

Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1374

I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 5204

I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 2480

Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1436

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1237

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 2684

DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 1670

The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2169

A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2024

Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 2285

Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 3618

Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 2979

Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1405

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 2646

Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 4164

Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 1753

'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2445

Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 2823

After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 4813

Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3078

Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3304

Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2364

Encore careers 1 Pinback Jun 2021 Jun 2021 10 1625

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Common Meds Linked To Higher Dementia Risk 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2230

Wonder how many of us are here? DU Seniors? 8 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 8 1912

Baby Boomers' Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline 0 question everything Jun 2021 Jun 2021 3 2694

For the women in this group 9 csziggy Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2981

Hey trof! 8 lillypaddle Jun 2021 Jun 2021 5 1417

A question for geezer guys born in the 40s and 50s. 16 trof May 2021 Jun 2021 1 5440

Making points (husbands) 1 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 7 1399

Suggestions for a easy to set up, easy to use, USB connection printer ? 5 left-of-center2012 May 2021 May 2021 0 1657

Thank you Medicare. (Don't read if your health insurance is lacking) 7 question everything May 2021 May 2021 18 2642

I am now bulletproof! They can't suspend my driver's license. 28 trof May 2021 May 2021 35 4437

Retirees wiped out, lose millions: SEC (invested with KNI Investments) 0 question everything May 2021 May 2021 14 2688

Finally got a response to my request to Matrix Medical to STOP CALLING ME 3 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 4 1515

I just emailed Matrix Medical Network about their constant phone calls 13 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 1 1924

Today's really weird situation involving a place called Matrix Medical Network 8 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 1 5279

Lifetime-care advance payments - may have tax benefits 0 question everything May 2021 May 2021 1 1877

Question, re: 'ancestry' etc. 12 elleng May 2021 May 2021 5 2194

English Around The World: 11 CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 May 2021 26 3040

Now That I'm Older... [View all] 60 CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2021 Apr 2021 185 13243

Rona story - a bit sad. Elderly school crossing guard. 5 3Hotdogs Mar 2021 Apr 2021 15 2362

Monday morning and the scammers are out in force 3 question everything Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 1867

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