Seniors Discussion Forum - Democratic Underground Forums

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views

Inflation and high housing costs spur more baby boomers to find roommates - PBS NewsHour 2 question everything Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 2313

Dear friends, can we talk about Reverse Mortgages and how awful they are? 8 Paper Roses Jun 2022 Jul 2022 11 3462

more thoughts on love in old age. 23 mopinko Jul 2022 Jul 2022 14 3520

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Bundled Payments 13 AnnaLee Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 4112

Since COVID I have lost two of my favorite places to exercise. 6 rzemanfl Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 2383

aging love. 18 mopinko Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 3011

The new fashion for late teens and early 20s: Bib overalls 32 trof Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 5112

To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance 13 elleng Nov 2021 May 2022 68 5644

Work has kept me alive says world's oldest woman, 118 5 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 May 2022 6 2831

Brazilian man's 84-year career breaks world record 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1767

getting old,,,, 4 KarenS Apr 2022 Apr 2022 17 2079

"After you, young man." Said to me upon leaving the elevator. Yeah, I'm 79 and 27 3Hotdogs Feb 2022 Apr 2022 16 4972

The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage 3 question everything Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 2093

Well, next year I'm 80. So far I'm learning, 8 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 18 3149

Looks like this has been around for awhile 18 hermetic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 69 5469

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 4474

A few things you may not have known: [View all] 75 CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 Apr 2022 177 20535

Mayday! Mayday! 8 lillypaddle Mar 2022 Apr 2022 9 2227

Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane 30 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Apr 2022 18 5339

What's your grandparent name? [View all] 64 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 35 9904

Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 2978

You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 3722

Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 5520

I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 2770

Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 4152

The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 4656

Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 2081

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 2866

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 2422

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 2196

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views

People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 4828

Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2393

Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1466

Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1847

Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 2209

Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 2120

Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1630

I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 3224

Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 1862

I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 4078

Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 4596

Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 2495

Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 2039

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1795

Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1385

Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 6374

No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 4327

Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 2106

ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 2939

Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1644

I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 7236

I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 3068

Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1705

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1660

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 4462

DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 2118

The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2863

A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2635

Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 2974

Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 5683

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views

Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 4471

Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1705

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 3630

Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 5719

Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 2048

'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2928

Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3217

After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 6412

Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3805

Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3835

Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2856

Encore careers 1 Pinback Jun 2021 Jun 2021 10 2001

Common Meds Linked To Higher Dementia Risk 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2525

Wonder how many of us are here? DU Seniors? 8 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 8 2556

Baby Boomers' Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline 0 question everything Jun 2021 Jun 2021 3 2953

For the women in this group 9 csziggy Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 3806

Hey trof! 8 lillypaddle Jun 2021 Jun 2021 5 1944

A question for geezer guys born in the 40s and 50s. 16 trof May 2021 Jun 2021 1 6794

Making points (husbands) 1 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 7 1696

Suggestions for a easy to set up, easy to use, USB connection printer ? 5 left-of-center2012 May 2021 May 2021 0 2196

Seniors

Seniors Continued...

Seniors Continued...