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Something I forgot to mention about my wellness check 5 Siwsan Yesterday 10 hrs ago 9 2218
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 1 Siwsan Yesterday Yesterday 2 621
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 1 Siwsan Yesterday Yesterday 5 1854
Has anyone else considered Swedish Death Cleaning? 14 irisblue Sep 12 Monday 8 1719
My plan for this weekend.....working from the Swedish Death Cleaning idea 4 irisblue Thursday Thursday 3 469
Why seniors who want covid shots should consider getting one this week, WaPo 9/17/25 1 progree Thursday Thursday 3 678
FINALLY finished up my yearly wellness check. It took 2 visits! 2 Siwsan Thursday Thursday 11 1933
Reading Dear Abby today 45 Marthe48 Sep 6 Sep 7 148 6930
ALL in the family! 2 elleng Sep 5 Sep 6 14 2125
back brace for lower back arthritic pain 4 CTyankee Aug 27 Sep 2 1 368
Sorry to say that my 2 adult daughters (with school-age kids) both suffering from 14 elleng Aug 30 Aug 31 28 1954
When I Go, I'm Going Green. 1 elleng Aug 24 Aug 24 4 394
A big family milestone 2 Marthe48 Aug 21 Aug 21 13 576
Has anyone else been getting checks from their car insurance carrier(s)? 4 rzemanfl Aug 18 Aug 19 0 439
Advice requested. We were lovers at one time, but still friends after 50 years. 8 3Hotdogs Aug 15 Aug 16 7 746
Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes 17 Marthe48 Jul 30 Aug 3 6 790
How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy 4 usonian Jul 30 Jul 31 6 615
Fun with at-home devices 15 Marthe48 Jul 12 Jul 23 9 1075
My oldest grandchild just got their first job 0 Marthe48 Jul 21 Jul 21 8 509
How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol 3 littlemissmartypants Jul 21 Jul 21 4 667
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Jul 14 Jul 14 6 682
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Jul 14 Jul 14 21 853
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Jul 9 Jul 10 12 1469
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 4 Jul 4 5 981
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 30 Jun 30 57 2125
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 28 Jun 29 19 1261
Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 25 1155
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 2025 Jun 2025 11 1398
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 2025 Jun 2025 17 1107
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 2025 Jun 2025 0 852

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 1914
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 1360
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 2025 May 2025 231 20762
Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 0 1554
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 1227
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 2025 May 2025 20 1767
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 2025 May 2025 17 1782
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 2025 May 2025 8 1061
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 2025 May 2025 4 1176
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 23 1282
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 2025 May 2025 7 1709
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 3371
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 2689
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 1577
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 2025 19 2402
I don't have to worry about Easter dinner 17 Siwsan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 51 2882
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 883
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 31 1809
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 1030
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 5739
Some good news 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 137 4670
Received snail mail Your Social Security Statement today 8 SheltieLover Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 1608
Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc? 4 Peregrine Took Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 1193
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 2029
A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina 0 cbabe Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 915
Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 0 1420
I got my SS deposit 15 Marthe48 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 11 2177
What percentage of your Social Security income is taxed? Mine is 85%. 7 sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1651
Hi, guys. Things ok (but for tmp/msk crap,) 3 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1177
Hi guys, Hope everyone's OK, little 'adventure' I'll tell y'all about tomorrow. 5 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1391

Seniors Continued...

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I just saw tRump's mother from 1994 and he looks like her 7 BigmanPigman Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 1985
We're selling our house and anticipate $300k after the dust settles. -- Age 78 and 82. 16 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 2496
The AARP finally reacts to attack on Social Security 34 Number9Dream Mar 2025 Mar 2025 107 7046
After the fires, starting from scratch in their 70s, 80s and 90s 2 Zorro Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 1183
I was chatting with a friend this afternoon & I had to stop to recall my age 21 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 2355
Anyone live in one of those 55+ places? 6 Mysterian Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1490
It's The Ides of March 2 ChazInAz Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 1111
Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? 11 rzemanfl Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1701
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate 1 douglas9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1004
Question for people getting regular Social Security 8 Wolf Frankula Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1715
Given the sadsadsas news about the Hackmans, 10 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 5 1763
"Hands off Social Security" 3 Lulu KC Mar 2025 Mar 2025 14 1549
If you receive your Social Security this month, please post and let us know. 47 NBachers Feb 2025 Mar 2025 16 5937
Updated- Feeling kind of blue tonight so going to bed early for me. 18 BlueKota Feb 2025 Feb 2025 11 2275
Do Social Security and Medicare use different passwords? 6 question everything Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 1907
Plenty Senior! 0 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 1098
Senior Finance 3 Important Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025 4 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 1636
Re: part D drug plan question 16 SheltieLover Feb 2025 Feb 2025 2 2233
This Is Perfect: Sunday's Sermon: 4 CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 Jan 2025 37 2154
Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare? 20 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Jan 2025 2 2561
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