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Woman, 101 Still Lives Alone, Wheels Her Own Wheelchair Shares Tip For Long Life ⚘ 5 appalachiablue Sep 2023 Sep 2023 12 2195

Here's my tumble update. 2 Siwsan Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 953

Proof my bones are still pretty strong. 21 Siwsan Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 2255

my old person chuckle for the week,,, 6 KarenS Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 1977

Hit the wall this year 8 Bmoboy Sep 2023 Sep 2023 11 1382

A mew scam? Medicare 2023 card? 6 question everything Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 2865

Bank of America 6 Lilaclady Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 1443

Good news, my NJ daughter's visiting next weekend, 2 elleng Sep 2023 Sep 2023 14 1731

Digital Ageism 42 question everything Sep 2023 Sep 2023 73 3962

My friend tripped on rough pavement and fell Sunday 13 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Sep 2023 23 2907

Who has afib? 14 trof Aug 2023 Sep 2023 4 1437

Seeking advice and tips for a good thing 13 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 2088

OK, it's time for another "I remember..." post. 32 trof Aug 2023 Aug 2023 8 2570

I tried to ignore the kid on my street [View all] 50 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 72 8617

I forgot my closing moment action that caught my new NP off guard 3 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 14 1640

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 0 681

My appointment at Oak Street went surprisingly non confrontational 3 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 11 1260

Today's the day. After being rescheduled twice, I'm seeing the rude, problematic APN, again. 5 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 21 1616

My senior moment part deux - Sanjay Gupta was correct about seniors & medical marijuana. 16 AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 Aug 2023 20 3833

If you're taking Eliquis... 17 trof Aug 2023 Aug 2023 16 3498

My senior moment 4 AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 Aug 2023 16 1382

They Had Great Credit Scores. Then They Retired. 22 question everything Jul 2023 Aug 2023 15 4104

Question about NC pension 2 XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 2 1048

I wanted to get up and go do house chores, brain said yes. 6 irisblue Jul 2023 Jul 2023 9 2074

Got a phone call 12 Rebl2 Jul 2023 Jul 2023 7 2199

Got a Fraud Protection booklet for older adults in the mail from my Credit Union. 1 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 6 2190

How have you guys been? 5 trof Jul 2023 Jul 2023 3 1854

Ten years have passed 6 question everything Jun 2023 Jul 2023 11 1638

Looking for an electric shaver. 23 trof Apr 2023 Jul 2023 0 3954

Wow. I just got another follow up call from Oak Street, from someone even higher up 6 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 7 1759

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Well, that was a surprise. All they did was bloodwork! That could have been done a the other appt. 2 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 13 2288

I'm headed back to Oak Street Health, this morning. Wish me luck. 20 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 31 2732

I finally heard back from Oak Street concerning my bad experience at my last appointment 2 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 13 2377

XUPDATE: My neighbor friend seems to think I sent her an anon. text 15 Marthe48 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 15 3033

'We Thought Within a Year, She Would Be Gone.' When Mom's Care Costs Over $1 Million. 2 question everything Jun 2023 Jun 2023 11 3948

Well, no resolution with my Oak Street issue because the practice manager didn't return my call 0 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 4 2244

Now the waiting game 7 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 10 1365

I answered a survey about my last visit to Oak Street Health. Now they want me to call them 5 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 15 3453

Question for those who have had cataract surgery 22 ShazzieB Jan 2023 Jun 2023 8 7014

I've had some time to process what happened at yesterday's Dr. appointment [View all] 56 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 116 8624

I'm not too sure about this new physician. 6 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 13 1359

Looking for a LGBTQ-friendly long-term care provider? Here's how to find one. 0 irisblue Jun 2023 Jun 2023 0 1966

How many STEPS should I walk per day to stay HEALTHY? 10 LiberalArkie Jun 2023 Jun 2023 5 1954

Seniors are flooding homeless shelters that can't care for them 8 douglas9 May 2023 May 2023 20 2047

I'm very well, but wanting to get my details sorted. Where do you put will, cremation plan, etc? 23 mahina May 2023 May 2023 6 4898

Well, here it is. Last unceremonious ending to a 35 year career today. 30 lambchopp59 May 2023 May 2023 44 4930

What have you guys heard about the RSV virus? 10 trof May 2023 May 2023 10 3746

How to feel less lonely as you get older 18 usonian Apr 2023 Apr 2023 50 5031

I had to pick up a prescription so I asked the pharmacist about the latest Covid booster 6 Siwsan Apr 2023 Apr 2023 5 2434

CDC Backs 2nd Dose of Omicron Covid Boosters for Older Adults, Persons w Weakened Immune Systems -S 9 appalachiablue Apr 2023 Apr 2023 7 3880

My Divorce Felt Mortally Wounding - Then I Walked the Camino de Santiago. A New Start after 60 14 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Apr 2023 37 6403

It's WI spring but I suspect my partner suffered heat-stroke today 8 Model35mech Apr 2023 Apr 2023 5 4606

Do get the Shingles vaccine, please [View all] 51 question everything Apr 2023 Apr 2023 54 8909

Ladies, I need your input. What's appropriate for a 70-ish, 22 raccoon Apr 2023 Apr 2023 3 3168

Emergency Button? 6 question everything Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 1562

Homeowners' insurance just went up $125/mo. 5 trof Apr 2023 Apr 2023 12 2881

I finally decided to go ahead and get the Shingles vaccine 13 Siwsan Apr 2023 Apr 2023 9 4135

What made you decide to go ahead and schedule your cataract surgery? 19 raccoon Nov 2022 Apr 2023 2 5732

Do you exercise? [View all] 70 trof Mar 2023 Mar 2023 69 9356

Thousands of Retirees Can't Withdraw Savings Invested in Firms Controlled by Indicted Financier Greg 8 question everything Mar 2023 Mar 2023 10 3416

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Seeing fewer and fewer people wearing masks...how long is this going to go on? 18 Peregrine Took Mar 2023 Mar 2023 14 3627

New to Medicare, what do I need to know? 30 RainCaster Jan 2023 Mar 2023 2 8308

Any ones annoyed to see/hear ### promotions to 'benefit' seniors, 6 elleng Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 5372

Eliz. Warren Report Exposes Insurance Industry Ploy to 'Scam Millions of Seniors' (S) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 4 2134

Nearly 6 million older adults are living below the poverty line. These resources can help struggling 4 SheltieLover Sep 2022 Feb 2023 19 4006

I submitted my retirement forms today 16 QED Feb 2023 Feb 2023 31 3275

What Happens When You Lose Your Home At 72? - (WGBH) 24 appalachiablue Jan 2023 Jan 2023 58 11395

Hadn't heard this scam before yesterday: 15 lambchopp59 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 16 4347

I saw the ophthalmologist today. 10 ShazzieB Jan 2023 Jan 2023 5 2108

Part D - anyone use AARP MedicareRx Walgreens (PDP)? 13 Yonnie3 Oct 2022 Jan 2023 0 3942

I was taken aback 5 question everything Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 2273

Complex PTSD 13 lambchopp59 Dec 2022 Jan 2023 4 2763

Insights from the world wide web . . . 7 CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 Dec 2022 27 2865

My insurance denied paying for a cortisone shot for a torn meniscus 15 question everything Dec 2022 Dec 2022 10 3085

Musings on my 80th birthday. In the early 1950's there was a tv show, "Life Begins At 80." 24 3Hotdogs Nov 2022 Dec 2022 15 3973

I'm getting stressed 21 Marthe48 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 3288

1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (Written by kids) 12 CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 Dec 2022 42 3557

Wasn't there a list of romance scammers out there? 9 Peregrine Took Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 2374

Medicare fees are lower for 2023 5 question everything Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 2856

Well, damn. My APN retired so I have to meet with her replacement, who is an MD 11 Siwsan Dec 2022 Dec 2022 6 2716

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