Friendly forums for passionate Dems!
More than 93 million posts since 2001
Home Latest Greatest Videos Forums Hide ads Join up!
Home Latest Greatest
Videos Forums Help
Hide ads Join up!
Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Seniors
Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

Related: About this forum
Start a new discussionStart discussion Subscribe to this forum (see My DU » Subscriptions)Subscribe Mark this forum as read (yellow icons will turn white)Mark as read Search this forum using Advanced SearchSearch forum You will no longer see this forum (see My DU > Trash Can)Trash forum Get forum information and statisticsAbout forum
This is a group, not a forum. Groups often serve as safe havens for members who share similar interests and viewpoints. Individuals who post messages contrary to a particular group's stated purpose can be excluded from posting in that group. For detailed information about this group and its purpose, click here.
Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
How an Aging Population Can Be Positive for the Economy 4 usonian Wednesday Yesterday 5 285
Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes 15 Marthe48 Wednesday Wednesday 5 367
Fun with at-home devices 15 Marthe48 Jul 12 Jul 23 9 717
My oldest grandchild just got their first job 0 Marthe48 Jul 21 Jul 21 8 292
How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol 3 littlemissmartypants Jul 21 Jul 21 3 359
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Jul 14 Jul 14 6 407
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Jul 14 Jul 14 20 581
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Jul 9 Jul 10 12 1077
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 4 Jul 4 5 703
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 30 Jun 30 57 1816
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 28 Jun 29 19 1009
Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 9 Jun 23 24 861
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 11 Jun 11 11 1115
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 9 Jun 9 17 875
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 5 Jun 5 0 580
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 1 Jun 4 9 1552
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 1 Jun 1 9 1075
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 30 May 31 231 18865
Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 25 May 25 0 1218
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 5 952
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 16 May 21 20 1428
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 18 May 18 17 1431
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 15 May 18 8 790
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 14 May 14 4 894
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 10 May 11 23 1033
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 3 May 3 7 1402
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 2704
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 2207
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 1308
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 2025 19 2001

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 2405
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 644
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 31 1548
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 2025 Apr 2025 9 797
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 5230
Some good news 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 137 4343
Received snail mail Your Social Security Statement today 8 SheltieLover Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 1295
Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc? 4 Peregrine Took Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 933
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 1772
A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina 0 cbabe Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 697
Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 0 1142
I got my SS deposit 15 Marthe48 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 11 1829
What percentage of your Social Security income is taxed? Mine is 85%. 7 sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1342
Hi, guys. Things ok (but for tmp/msk crap,) 3 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 915
Hi guys, Hope everyone's OK, little 'adventure' I'll tell y'all about tomorrow. 5 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1133
I just saw tRump's mother from 1994 and he looks like her 7 BigmanPigman Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 1714
We're selling our house and anticipate $300k after the dust settles. -- Age 78 and 82. 16 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 2108
The AARP finally reacts to attack on Social Security 34 Number9Dream Mar 2025 Mar 2025 107 6567
After the fires, starting from scratch in their 70s, 80s and 90s 2 Zorro Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 953
I was chatting with a friend this afternoon & I had to stop to recall my age 21 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 1931
Anyone live in one of those 55+ places? 6 Mysterian Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1208
It's The Ides of March 2 ChazInAz Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 884
Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? 11 rzemanfl Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1352
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate 1 douglas9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 771
Question for people getting regular Social Security 8 Wolf Frankula Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1403
Given the sadsadsas news about the Hackmans, 10 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 5 1445
"Hands off Social Security" 3 Lulu KC Mar 2025 Mar 2025 14 1288
If you receive your Social Security this month, please post and let us know. 47 NBachers Feb 2025 Mar 2025 16 5231
Updated- Feeling kind of blue tonight so going to bed early for me. 18 BlueKota Feb 2025 Feb 2025 11 1871
Do Social Security and Medicare use different passwords? 6 question everything Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 1594

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Plenty Senior! 0 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 876
Senior Finance 3 Important Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025 4 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 1345
Re: part D drug plan question 16 SheltieLover Feb 2025 Feb 2025 2 1816
This Is Perfect: Sunday's Sermon: 4 CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 Jan 2025 37 1896
Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare? 20 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Jan 2025 2 2152
Social Security benefits will come earlier 2 question everything Jan 2025 Jan 2025 12 1507
"70 Is the New 60": Groundbreaking Study Redefines Aging 8 erronis Jan 2025 Jan 2025 11 1853
58% of Americans' careers are cut short: How to be ready for unexpected retirement 3 Zorro Jan 2025 Jan 2025 7 1510
Any recs on CPAP cleaner? 4 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 1147
I fell on my head again last night 35 cyclonefence Dec 2024 Dec 2024 31 4965
I fell on my head again last night redux 10 cyclonefence Dec 2024 Dec 2024 19 2016
Happened too late last night to post: A FESTIVUS MIRACLE! 9 usonian Dec 2024 Dec 2024 13 1856
CPAP - Pillows 6 Iris Dec 2024 Dec 2024 4 1642
CPAP vendor issue resolved. 6 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 1387
Loneliness Peaks Twice: Unveiling the U-Shape of Adult Isolation 3 erronis Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 1503
I think the OTC hearing aides must be hurting places like Beltone 9 Siwsan Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 1637
'The Way We Live in the United States is Not Normal' 10 min 7 Joinfortmill Dec 2024 Dec 2024 17 1959
Does $50/mo sound right for a Medicare Part D 22 Ilsa Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 2810
I need a little help about my expectations of my Part D 4 Ilsa Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 1449
My oldest grandchild got their temp. permit today 2 Marthe48 Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 999
Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Seniors
Home | Latest Discussions | Greatest Discussions | Latest Videos | All Forums

About | Copyright | Privacy | Terms of service | Contact

In Memoriam

© 2001 - 2025 Democratic Underground, LLC. Thank you for visiting.