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The secret for a comfortable life after 75: 12 trof Aug 2019 May 2020 1 3878

We are now "the old couple next door". 24 trof Apr 2020 May 2020 15 5934

My mom, back in the 1950's 2 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 14 1846

Ageism and COVID-19 3 steve2470 May 2020 May 2020 7 2020

Turning 62, applying for Social Security later this month, need advice please 33 steve2470 May 2020 May 2020 7 6298

Iced tea on a Summer's evening 5 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 10 1909

W.C. Fields videos on youtube are comfort food for the mind. 5 trof May 2020 May 2020 2 1829

Captain Tom Moore, veteran who raised $37m for NHS, turns 100 2 sandensea Apr 2020 Apr 2020 6 1806

MEDICARE Applications Raise Anxiety For Seniors In Pandemic; Delays, Penalties 0 appalachiablue Apr 2020 Apr 2020 1 1649

Update: Cannot. Fucking. Win. Re: "Stimulus payment" for SS Recipients 33 lillypaddle Apr 2020 Apr 2020 11 6021

Meet Ana del Valle, 107, who survived a bout with the Spanish Flu - and Covid-19 6 sandensea Apr 2020 Apr 2020 24 2915

I can't believe I'm actually watching the Lawrence Welk Show. 20 trof Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 4372

No school, no problem: Two teens start no-contact grocery delivery service for senior citizens 0 SheltieLover Apr 2020 Apr 2020 6 1847

Dear fellow Seniors: Do you have a Reverse Mortgage? 3 Paper Roses Apr 2020 Apr 2020 5 2209

Do you have a Discover card? 15 trof Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 3663

Amazon Echo for Seniors 8 NurseJackie Mar 2020 Apr 2020 15 2448

For any who have not filed their Federal income tax 4 TexasProgresive Apr 2020 Apr 2020 2 2252

"stimulus check" and tax return-UPDATED 18 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 4015

Something I wrote to a friend last night. 9 marble falls Mar 2020 Mar 2020 16 2697

Here's what we do when grocery shopping. 9 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 13 2847

Cellulitis in my leg 16 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 4 3839

We hear a lot about how shrewd the scammers are 5 question everything Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 2219

Ohio Seniors listen up 2 irisblue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 2002

"What a revoltin' development THIS is!" 15 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 3671

How to remove latex/nitrile/whatever gloves: 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 12 2493

OK, here's the drill. 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 19 2014

Coronavirus: Wear nitrile gloves at the grocery store. 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 4 2380

Today, my wife and I for the first time in our lives have been ordered to 31 demosincebirth Mar 2020 Mar 2020 33 5370

CA Gov. bars to close, residents 65+ to isolate due to CV (OH, IL Orders) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 1407

UK: Coronavirus: Isolation For *Over- 70s 'Within Weeks' (BBC News) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 1551

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I said to my wife this morning 3 DavidDvorkin Mar 2020 Mar 2020 12 2068

Sign up for the CDC weekly newsletter for covid-19 5 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 2050

After months of studying the different plans I finally signed up for Medicare supplement and Part D. 14 redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 Feb 2020 8 3224

Those in their 70's--what are some changes you've experienced 20 raccoon Jan 2020 Feb 2020 5 4811

Any former Boy Scouts here? 7 trof Feb 2020 Feb 2020 0 2562

My experience with CBD Oil 14 lillypaddle Feb 2020 Feb 2020 9 5311

I hope this isn't considered spam (Poll) 20 lillypaddle Jan 2020 Feb 2020 3 4297

Nice surprise for SS checks 8 question everything Jan 2020 Feb 2020 4 2898

New Req'd Minimum Distr RMD from IRA age is 72 years old, not 70 and a half. 13 JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2020 Jan 2020 6 4193

Doctor asks for (regular) Medicare deductible up front. 7 marybourg Jan 2020 Jan 2020 3 3426

Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office 30 Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 Jan 2020 10 7365

How do I find senior housing? 20 wryter2000 Nov 2019 Dec 2019 0 4016

Medicare Advantage vs Medigap Coverage 10 Laurian Nov 2014 Dec 2019 1 5935

Meet Hong Kong's grannies forced to collect cardboard 0 Sherman A1 Dec 2019 Dec 2019 3 1871

Is anyone else having this specific problem? 21 lillypaddle Dec 2019 Dec 2019 0 3880

Got an email from Social Security about the new benefits for 2020 3 question everything Nov 2019 Dec 2019 9 2335

Medicare Advantage Premiums to Decrease in 2020 3 Sherman A1 Sep 2019 Nov 2019 4 2074

Scam Call Today #1-214-366-6900 6 irisblue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 5 2480

Decluttering: 6 Ways To Deal With Sentimental Items, Tips 4 appalachiablue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 2 2451

'Silent' or 'Boomer'? 14 trof Nov 2019 Nov 2019 1 4065

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 0 1881

End- of- Life 'Doulas,' Helping Professionals Who Guide the Dying 5 appalachiablue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 8 2784

This message was self-deleted by its author 9 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 4 2651

When is the last time you shined a pair of shoes? 23 trof Nov 2019 Nov 2019 0 4112

Do any of you old timers still shake the carton of milk before pouring? [View all] 51 demosincebirth Nov 2019 Nov 2019 15 11550

cartoon: Grouchy 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 13 2211

I think that we are getting SS raise of a couple of dollars 6 question everything Oct 2019 Nov 2019 1 2641

Nigerian national sentenced to a decade in prison for role in $1.83 million romance fraud scheme 0 TexasTowelie Nov 2019 Nov 2019 2 1568

Any others besides me suddenly fond of sweet bread-and-butter pickles? 20 raccoon Oct 2019 Nov 2019 3 3609

First cold I've had in AGES, 14 elleng Jun 2019 Oct 2019 1 3665

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views

"Senior" flu shot 14 lillypaddle Oct 2019 Oct 2019 2 3643

Social Security Admin dropping its cost-of-living adjustment to 1.6% 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2019 Oct 2019 3 2418

Missouri Medicare Patients Could Save Money This Enrollment Season By Switching Plans 2 Sherman A1 Oct 2019 Oct 2019 0 1894

Assault on Medicare 1 trof Oct 2019 Oct 2019 3 2066

I will turn 65 in March of 2020. 23 redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 Oct 2019 5 6668

What is the best or very good identity theft plan? 2 emmaverybo Sep 2019 Sep 2019 0 1606

Long-term care insurance, worth it ? 6 steve2470 Sep 2019 Sep 2019 3 2147

When does one become "elderly?" [View all] 61 lillypaddle Jun 2019 Sep 2019 9 13760

Spam phone call 31 left-of-center2012 Jun 2019 Sep 2019 10 6117

Unhappy Feet 7 question everything Sep 2019 Sep 2019 4 2658

Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging 5 left-of-center2012 Sep 2019 Sep 2019 16 2025

OK, who remembers Rod McKuen? "Listen to the Warm" 12 trof Sep 2019 Sep 2019 14 3247

Pleasant surprise from my insurance company 5 question everything Sep 2019 Sep 2019 15 2117

And now I'm 78. Jeez. I didn't think I'd live this long. [View all] 82 trof Aug 2019 Sep 2019 120 21033

SENIOR TECH and 'Happier Ageing,' Mining Boomer Golden Years With Silicon Valley 0 appalachiablue Sep 2019 Sep 2019 1 1694

Computers in the mid 90s 10 left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 7 3051

Meet James McManus, the 99-year-old dancer who loves to tango 1 sandensea Aug 2019 Aug 2019 5 2160

Thought this interesting 2 left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 1865

I've been retired for almost one year now 39 bearfan454 Jul 2019 Aug 2019 43 8403

Ancient aliens ! 1 left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 7 1673

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