Seniors Discussion Forum - Democratic Underground Forums

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Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 2832

You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 3364

Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 5277

I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 2486

Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 3810

The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 4450

Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 1969

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 2675

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 2296

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 2082

People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 4617

Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2313

Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1377

Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1755

Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 2079

Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 2009

Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1523

I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 3051

Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 1706

I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 3756

Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 4119

Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 2341

Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 1918

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1707

Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1316

Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 6043

No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 4076

Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 1981

ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 2644

Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1565

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I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 6786

I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 2910

Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1629

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1533

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 4021

DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 2020

The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2688

A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2489

Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 2837

Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 5228

Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 4211

Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1613

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 3444

Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 5339

Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 1964

'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2807

Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3101

After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 6038

Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3644

Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3710

Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2742

Encore careers 1 Pinback Jun 2021 Jun 2021 10 1879

Common Meds Linked To Higher Dementia Risk 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2426

Wonder how many of us are here? DU Seniors? 8 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 8 2417

Baby Boomers' Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline 0 question everything Jun 2021 Jun 2021 3 2873

For the women in this group 9 csziggy Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 3632

Hey trof! 8 lillypaddle Jun 2021 Jun 2021 5 1813

A question for geezer guys born in the 40s and 50s. 16 trof May 2021 Jun 2021 1 6540

Making points (husbands) 1 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 7 1618

Suggestions for a easy to set up, easy to use, USB connection printer ? 5 left-of-center2012 May 2021 May 2021 0 2022

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Thank you Medicare. (Don't read if your health insurance is lacking) 7 question everything May 2021 May 2021 18 3045

I am now bulletproof! They can't suspend my driver's license. 28 trof May 2021 May 2021 35 5456

Retirees wiped out, lose millions: SEC (invested with KNI Investments) 0 question everything May 2021 May 2021 14 2889

Finally got a response to my request to Matrix Medical to STOP CALLING ME 3 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 4 1745

I just emailed Matrix Medical Network about their constant phone calls 13 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 1 2536

Today's really weird situation involving a place called Matrix Medical Network 8 Siwsan May 2021 May 2021 1 6354

Lifetime-care advance payments - may have tax benefits 0 question everything May 2021 May 2021 1 2079

Question, re: 'ancestry' etc. 12 elleng May 2021 May 2021 5 2826

English Around The World: 11 CaliforniaPeggy May 2021 May 2021 26 3466

Now That I'm Older... [View all] 60 CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2021 Apr 2021 185 16335

Rona story - a bit sad. Elderly school crossing guard. 5 3Hotdogs Mar 2021 Apr 2021 15 2824

Monday morning and the scammers are out in force 3 question everything Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 2210

A Righteous Rant: 8 trof Apr 2021 Apr 2021 14 3229

Anybody else have dreams where they're working, often at their last job, 32 raccoon Apr 2021 Apr 2021 7 3853

Elder issues 9 bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 Apr 2021 7 2192

I am a Seenager. (Senior teenager) 12 CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2021 Apr 2021 46 4468

What were you thinking? 26 bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 Apr 2021 0 4674

81-year-old nursing assistant honored for perfect attendance record amid the COVID-19 pandemic 1 left-of-center2012 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 2 1775

90-year-old knits hats during pandemic, supports nursing home with some of the proceeds 0 left-of-center2012 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 6 1644

'Bed By The Window' - James King 0 left-of-center2012 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 4 1639

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