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Sitting on a bench by the river 5 Marthe48 Yesterday 17 hrs ago 17 227
I got my COVID shot today. 11 MIButterfly Wednesday Yesterday 10 354
Has anyone else considered Swedish Death Cleaning? 18 irisblue Sep 12 Sunday 9 1869
Finally got that ZIO patch removed 3 Siwsan Oct 1 Oct 3 7 326
Just when I think I have a medical issue 2 Marthe48 Sep 28 Sep 28 34 1607
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 2 Siwsan Sep 23 Sep 26 6 2007
Something I forgot to mention about my wellness check 5 Siwsan Sep 23 Sep 24 9 2406
I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 1 Siwsan Sep 23 Sep 23 2 741
My plan for this weekend.....working from the Swedish Death Cleaning idea 4 irisblue Sep 18 Sep 18 3 557
Why seniors who want covid shots should consider getting one this week, WaPo 9/17/25 1 progree Sep 18 Sep 18 3 796
FINALLY finished up my yearly wellness check. It took 2 visits! 2 Siwsan Sep 18 Sep 18 11 2025
Reading Dear Abby today 45 Marthe48 Sep 6 Sep 7 148 7226
ALL in the family! 2 elleng Sep 5 Sep 6 14 2201
back brace for lower back arthritic pain 4 CTyankee Aug 27 Sep 2 1 456
Sorry to say that my 2 adult daughters (with school-age kids) both suffering from 14 elleng Aug 30 Aug 31 28 2084
When I Go, I'm Going Green. 1 elleng Aug 24 Aug 24 4 471
A big family milestone 2 Marthe48 Aug 21 Aug 21 13 655
Has anyone else been getting checks from their car insurance carrier(s)? 4 rzemanfl Aug 18 Aug 19 0 519
Advice requested. We were lovers at one time, but still friends after 50 years. 8 3Hotdogs Aug 15 Aug 16 7 827
Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes 17 Marthe48 Jul 30 Aug 3 6 884
How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy 4 usonian Jul 30 Jul 31 6 706
Fun with at-home devices 15 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 23 9 1225
My oldest grandchild just got their first job 0 Marthe48 Jul 21 Jul 21 8 588
How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol 3 littlemissmartypants Jul 21 Jul 21 4 750
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Jul 14 Jul 14 6 780
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Jul 14 Jul 14 21 927
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 12 1621
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 2025 Jul 2025 5 1092
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 57 2229
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 2025 Jun 2025 19 1378

Seniors Continued...

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Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 25 1247
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 2025 Jun 2025 11 1491
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 2025 Jun 2025 17 1184
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 2025 Jun 2025 0 927
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 2048
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 1454
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 2025 May 2025 231 21499
Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 0 1652
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 1313
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 2025 May 2025 20 1862
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 2025 May 2025 17 1886
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 2025 May 2025 8 1137
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 2025 May 2025 4 1263
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 23 1365
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 2025 May 2025 7 1821
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 3481
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 2801
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 1670
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 2025 19 2513
I don't have to worry about Easter dinner 17 Siwsan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 51 3037
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 964
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 31 1913
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 1121
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 5921
Some good news 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 137 4780
Received snail mail Your Social Security Statement today 8 SheltieLover Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 1713
Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc? 4 Peregrine Took Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 1283
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 2125
A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina 0 cbabe Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 990
Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 0 1505

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
I got my SS deposit 15 Marthe48 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 11 2299
What percentage of your Social Security income is taxed? Mine is 85%. 7 sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1752
Hi, guys. Things ok (but for tmp/msk crap,) 3 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1258
Hi guys, Hope everyone's OK, little 'adventure' I'll tell y'all about tomorrow. 5 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1484
I just saw tRump's mother from 1994 and he looks like her 7 BigmanPigman Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 2075
We're selling our house and anticipate $300k after the dust settles. -- Age 78 and 82. 16 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 2629
The AARP finally reacts to attack on Social Security 34 Number9Dream Mar 2025 Mar 2025 107 7240
After the fires, starting from scratch in their 70s, 80s and 90s 2 Zorro Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 1263
I was chatting with a friend this afternoon & I had to stop to recall my age 21 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 2452
Anyone live in one of those 55+ places? 6 Mysterian Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1578
It's The Ides of March 2 ChazInAz Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 1196
Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? 11 rzemanfl Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1818
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate 1 douglas9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1082
Question for people getting regular Social Security 8 Wolf Frankula Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1820
Given the sadsadsas news about the Hackmans, 10 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 5 1863
"Hands off Social Security" 3 Lulu KC Mar 2025 Mar 2025 14 1645
If you receive your Social Security this month, please post and let us know. 47 NBachers Feb 2025 Mar 2025 16 6238
Updated- Feeling kind of blue tonight so going to bed early for me. 18 BlueKota Feb 2025 Feb 2025 11 2377
Do Social Security and Medicare use different passwords? 6 question everything Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 2022
Plenty Senior! 0 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 1174
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