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Social Security Benefits Are Heading for the Biggest Increase in 40 Years 17 question everything Aug 2022 Aug 2022 31 5099

Just had to fend off another attempt by my insurance co. to set up an 'in home health assessment' 33 Siwsan Apr 2022 Aug 2022 13 13891

Washington County Ohio Covid-19 relief program 2 Marthe48 Aug 2022 Aug 2022 0 1629

Would you have lunch outside with someone who probably isn't vacinated? 21 Peregrine Took Jul 2022 Aug 2022 5 3786

Biden, 'Age Before Beauty' and Political Leadership - WSJ letter 7 question everything Jul 2022 Jul 2022 11 2888

I like using Oak Street Health as my HCP but I hate how they set up appts without checking 9 Siwsan Jul 2022 Jul 2022 0 2867

One more question - how about going to church? 8 Peregrine Took Jul 2022 Jul 2022 2 2470

Be careful out there 25 lillypaddle Jul 2022 Jul 2022 28 4219

Quote for the day: 4 KarenS Jul 2022 Jul 2022 16 1936

Inflation and high housing costs spur more baby boomers to find roommates - PBS NewsHour 2 question everything Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 2375

Dear friends, can we talk about Reverse Mortgages and how awful they are? 8 Paper Roses Jun 2022 Jul 2022 11 3560

more thoughts on love in old age. 23 mopinko Jul 2022 Jul 2022 14 3811

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Bundled Payments 13 AnnaLee Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 4323

Since COVID I have lost two of my favorite places to exercise. 6 rzemanfl Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 2495

aging love. 18 mopinko Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 3240

The new fashion for late teens and early 20s: Bib overalls 32 trof Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 5626

To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance 13 elleng Nov 2021 May 2022 68 5803

Work has kept me alive says world's oldest woman, 118 5 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 May 2022 6 2959

Brazilian man's 84-year career breaks world record 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1838

getting old,,,, 4 KarenS Apr 2022 Apr 2022 17 2142

"After you, young man." Said to me upon leaving the elevator. Yeah, I'm 79 and 27 3Hotdogs Feb 2022 Apr 2022 16 5358

The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage 3 question everything Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 2172

Well, next year I'm 80. So far I'm learning, 8 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 18 3252

Looks like this has been around for awhile 18 hermetic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 69 5666

So I go to my cardiologist. I am 79. Small aneurism that is monitored and not getting bigger. 22 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 15 4694

A few things you may not have known: [View all] 75 CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 Apr 2022 177 21878

Mayday! Mayday! 8 lillypaddle Mar 2022 Apr 2022 9 2349

Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane 30 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Apr 2022 18 5776

What's your grandparent name? [View all] 64 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 35 10871

Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 3072

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You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 3992

Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 5822

I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 3013

Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 4515

The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 4830

Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 2140

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 3007

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 2526

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 2263

People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 5038

Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2445

Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1509

Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1899

Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 2290

Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 2199

Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1711

I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 3342

Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 2002

I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 4357

Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 5001

Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 2615

Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 2114

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1844

Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1444

Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 6756

No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 4564

Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 2210

ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 3117

Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1687

I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 7906

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I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 3175

Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1746

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1740

How do I "do" a date? Years ago, when I was a 'ute, "Wanna go to a movie? club? Whatever?" 30 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 Oct 2021 8 4815

DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 2200

The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2946

A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2744

Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 3126

Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 6149

Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 4815

Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1754

81-year-old facing eviction from cabin he's lived in for 27 years due to trespassing claim 12 peppertree Aug 2021 Aug 2021 13 3745

Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 6081

Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 2092

'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2998

Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3283

After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 6824

Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3903

Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3920

Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2929

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