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I'm already buying gifts for my not yet born great-nephew. He's not due until Dec. 29. 1 Siwsan Sep 2025 Sep 2025 2 2006
My plan for this weekend.....working from the Swedish Death Cleaning idea 4 irisblue Sep 2025 Sep 2025 3 2057
Why seniors who want covid shots should consider getting one this week, WaPo 9/17/25 1 progree Sep 2025 Sep 2025 3 2084
FINALLY finished up my yearly wellness check. It took 2 visits! 2 Siwsan Sep 2025 Sep 2025 11 3293
Reading Dear Abby today 45 Marthe48 Sep 2025 Sep 2025 149 14447
ALL in the family! 2 elleng Sep 2025 Sep 2025 14 3491
back brace for lower back arthritic pain 4 CTyankee Aug 2025 Sep 2025 1 1883
Sorry to say that my 2 adult daughters (with school-age kids) both suffering from 14 elleng Aug 2025 Aug 2025 28 4796
When I Go, I'm Going Green. 1 elleng Aug 2025 Aug 2025 4 1695
A big family milestone 2 Marthe48 Aug 2025 Aug 2025 13 1915
Has anyone else been getting checks from their car insurance carrier(s)? 4 rzemanfl Aug 2025 Aug 2025 0 2013
Advice requested. We were lovers at one time, but still friends after 50 years. 8 3Hotdogs Aug 2025 Aug 2025 7 2786
Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes 17 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Aug 2025 6 4119
How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy 4 usonian Jul 2025 Jul 2025 6 2117
Fun with at-home devices 15 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 9 3810
My oldest grandchild just got their first job 0 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 8 1518
How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol 3 littlemissmartypants Jul 2025 Jul 2025 4 1914
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Jul 2025 Jul 2025 6 2199
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 21 1881
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Jul 2025 Jul 2025 12 4616
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 2025 Jul 2025 5 2505
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 57 3445
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 2025 Jun 2025 19 2658
Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 2025 Jun 2025 25 2466
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 2025 Jun 2025 11 2501
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 2025 Jun 2025 17 1954
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 2025 Jun 2025 0 1734
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 3945
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 2025 Jun 2025 9 2657
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 2025 May 2025 231 51503

Seniors Continued...

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Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 0 3107
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 2459
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 2025 May 2025 20 3492
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 2025 May 2025 17 3409
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 2025 May 2025 8 1944
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 2025 May 2025 4 2242
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 2025 May 2025 23 2116
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 2025 May 2025 7 3036
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 7951
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 5536
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 2471
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 2025 19 4691
I don't have to worry about Easter dinner 17 Siwsan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 51 5379
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 1664
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 31 2870
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 1892
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 9598
Some good news 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 137 6101
Received snail mail Your Social Security Statement today 8 SheltieLover Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 3036
Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc? 4 Peregrine Took Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 2182
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 2858
A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina 0 cbabe Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 1608
Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 0 2576
I got my SS deposit 15 Marthe48 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 11 4070
What percentage of your Social Security income is taxed? Mine is 85%. 7 sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 2871
Hi, guys. Things ok (but for tmp/msk crap,) 3 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1931
Hi guys, Hope everyone's OK, little 'adventure' I'll tell y'all about tomorrow. 5 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 2398
I just saw tRump's mother from 1994 and he looks like her 7 BigmanPigman Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 3053
We're selling our house and anticipate $300k after the dust settles. -- Age 78 and 82. 16 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 4521
The AARP finally reacts to attack on Social Security 34 Number9Dream Mar 2025 Mar 2025 107 10786

Seniors Continued...

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After the fires, starting from scratch in their 70s, 80s and 90s 2 Zorro Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 1854
I was chatting with a friend this afternoon & I had to stop to recall my age 21 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 4718
Anyone live in one of those 55+ places? 6 Mysterian Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 2384
It's The Ides of March 2 ChazInAz Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 1642
Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? 11 rzemanfl Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 3132
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate 1 douglas9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1565
Question for people getting regular Social Security 8 Wolf Frankula Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 2655
Given the sadsadsas news about the Hackmans, 10 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 5 2835
"Hands off Social Security" 3 Lulu KC Mar 2025 Mar 2025 14 2443
If you receive your Social Security this month, please post and let us know. 47 NBachers Feb 2025 Mar 2025 16 10397
Updated- Feeling kind of blue tonight so going to bed early for me. 18 BlueKota Feb 2025 Feb 2025 11 3967
Do Social Security and Medicare use different passwords? 6 question everything Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 2676
Plenty Senior! 0 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 1436
Senior Finance 3 Important Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025 4 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 2375
Re: part D drug plan question 16 SheltieLover Feb 2025 Feb 2025 2 3929
This Is Perfect: Sunday's Sermon: 4 CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 Jan 2025 37 2763
Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare? 20 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Jan 2025 2 4347
Social Security benefits will come earlier 2 question everything Jan 2025 Jan 2025 12 2271
"70 Is the New 60": Groundbreaking Study Redefines Aging 8 erronis Jan 2025 Jan 2025 11 3113
58% of Americans' careers are cut short: How to be ready for unexpected retirement 3 Zorro Jan 2025 Jan 2025 7 2459
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