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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy 4 usonian 11 hrs ago 7 hrs ago 5 236
Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes 15 Marthe48 19 hrs ago 16 hrs ago 5 331
Fun with at-home devices 15 Marthe48 Jul 12 Jul 23 9 695
My oldest grandchild just got their first job 0 Marthe48 Jul 21 Jul 21 8 284
How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol 3 littlemissmartypants Jul 21 Jul 21 3 349
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Jul 14 Jul 14 6 398
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Jul 14 Jul 14 20 572
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Jul 9 Jul 10 12 1063
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 4 Jul 4 5 691
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 30 Jun 30 57 1809
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 28 Jun 29 19 1000
Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 9 Jun 23 24 854
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 11 Jun 11 11 1106
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 9 Jun 9 17 865
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 5 Jun 5 0 572
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 1 Jun 4 9 1539
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 1 Jun 1 9 1066
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 30 May 31 231 18813
Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 25 May 25 0 1210
My fellow Du'ers, my sister, also a Senior, has very bad arthritis in her right foot. Also some fingers. 6 raccoon May 25 May 25 5 942
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 16 May 21 20 1418
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 18 May 18 17 1420
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 15 May 18 8 785
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 14 May 14 4 886
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 10 May 11 23 1026
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 3 May 3 7 1389
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 2682
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 2189
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 1301
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 2025 19 1991

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
I don't have to worry about Easter dinner 17 Siwsan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 51 2390
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 635
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 31 1537
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 784
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 5214
Some good news 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 137 4335
Received snail mail Your Social Security Statement today 8 SheltieLover Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 1289
Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc? 4 Peregrine Took Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 925
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 1765
A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina 0 cbabe Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 689
Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 0 1130
I got my SS deposit 15 Marthe48 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 11 1817
What percentage of your Social Security income is taxed? Mine is 85%. 7 sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1331
Hi, guys. Things ok (but for tmp/msk crap,) 3 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 907
Hi guys, Hope everyone's OK, little 'adventure' I'll tell y'all about tomorrow. 5 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1126
I just saw tRump's mother from 1994 and he looks like her 7 BigmanPigman Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 1704
We're selling our house and anticipate $300k after the dust settles. -- Age 78 and 82. 16 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 2090
The AARP finally reacts to attack on Social Security 34 Number9Dream Mar 2025 Mar 2025 107 6550
After the fires, starting from scratch in their 70s, 80s and 90s 2 Zorro Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 948
I was chatting with a friend this afternoon & I had to stop to recall my age 21 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 1918
Anyone live in one of those 55+ places? 6 Mysterian Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1202
It's The Ides of March 2 ChazInAz Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 877
Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? 11 rzemanfl Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1340
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate 1 douglas9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 764
Question for people getting regular Social Security 8 Wolf Frankula Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1393
Given the sadsadsas news about the Hackmans, 10 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 5 1433
"Hands off Social Security" 3 Lulu KC Mar 2025 Mar 2025 14 1279
If you receive your Social Security this month, please post and let us know. 47 NBachers Feb 2025 Mar 2025 16 5213
Updated- Feeling kind of blue tonight so going to bed early for me. 18 BlueKota Feb 2025 Feb 2025 11 1850
Do Social Security and Medicare use different passwords? 6 question everything Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 1583

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Plenty Senior! 0 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 869
Senior Finance 3 Important Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025 4 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 1339
Re: part D drug plan question 16 SheltieLover Feb 2025 Feb 2025 2 1804
This Is Perfect: Sunday's Sermon: 4 CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 Jan 2025 37 1887
Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare? 20 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Jan 2025 2 2145
Social Security benefits will come earlier 2 question everything Jan 2025 Jan 2025 12 1501
"70 Is the New 60": Groundbreaking Study Redefines Aging 8 erronis Jan 2025 Jan 2025 11 1831
58% of Americans' careers are cut short: How to be ready for unexpected retirement 3 Zorro Jan 2025 Jan 2025 7 1502
Any recs on CPAP cleaner? 4 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 1135
I fell on my head again last night 35 cyclonefence Dec 2024 Dec 2024 31 4940
I fell on my head again last night redux 10 cyclonefence Dec 2024 Dec 2024 19 2006
Happened too late last night to post: A FESTIVUS MIRACLE! 9 usonian Dec 2024 Dec 2024 13 1845
CPAP - Pillows 6 Iris Dec 2024 Dec 2024 4 1631
CPAP vendor issue resolved. 6 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 1382
Loneliness Peaks Twice: Unveiling the U-Shape of Adult Isolation 3 erronis Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 1497
I think the OTC hearing aides must be hurting places like Beltone 9 Siwsan Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 1624
'The Way We Live in the United States is Not Normal' 10 min 7 Joinfortmill Dec 2024 Dec 2024 17 1947
Does $50/mo sound right for a Medicare Part D 22 Ilsa Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 2793
I need a little help about my expectations of my Part D 4 Ilsa Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 1437
My oldest grandchild got their temp. permit today 2 Marthe48 Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 992
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