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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Fun with at-home devices 11 Marthe48 Saturday Monday 9 511
Scam Medicare calls. They say you need a new 2025 card. False. No such thing. 7 cbabe Monday Monday 6 238
July 14, 2025 Dear Abby led with a letter from a senior 1 Marthe48 Monday Monday 20 454
Prescriptions listed as controlled subtances 21 Marthe48 Wednesday Thursday 11 788
OMGosh did you get the email from Social Security? 7 Lulu KC Jul 4 Jul 4 5 588
OK, this made me laugh 6 Siwsan Jun 30 Jun 30 57 1710
What I hate to do 7 cyclonefence Jun 28 Jun 29 19 896
Today is a double celebratory day 7 Siwsan Jun 9 Jun 23 24 745
Three Big Medical Costs That Retirees Often Underestimate 3 question everything Jun 11 Jun 11 11 1018
Just had a chat with my high school best friend, 0 elleng Jun 9 Jun 9 17 804
Anyone use OTC hearing aids? 1 Ponietz Jun 5 Jun 5 0 506
SSA comments 14 Marthe48 Jun 1 Jun 4 9 1403
My old refrigerator was most of my electric 6 leftyladyfrommo Jun 1 Jun 1 9 963
Just canceled AARP membership [View all] 148 SheltieLover May 30 May 31 231 17243
Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer 10 Marthe48 May 25 May 25 0 1080
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 5 855
There is not much that can make me feel like I'm past my expiration date, 10 Croney May 16 May 21 20 1294
Neighbor with dementia --- Do we worry about ourselves? 11 Norrrm May 18 May 18 17 1294
Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans 2 question everything May 15 May 18 8 711
Solutions for many problems as we age... 5 Lars39 May 14 May 14 4 806
I have company 2 Marthe48 May 10 May 11 23 961
I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. 9 Siwsan May 3 May 3 7 1293
anyone here live in senior only housing? 38 mopinko Apr 26 Apr 28 9 2426
I got my social security check 24 Marthe48 Apr 23 Apr 25 11 1999
Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely 2 Zorro Apr 2025 Apr 24 11 1213
I hate being treated like a helpless, doddering old fool. 13 MIButterfly Apr 2025 Apr 24 19 1862
I don't have to worry about Easter dinner 17 Siwsan Apr 19 Apr 20 51 2252
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 20 Apr 20 4 570
April 19th 4 slightlv Apr 18 Apr 18 31 1455
I thought I'd have to travel to Topeka to take part 2 slightlv Apr 18 Apr 18 9 704

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients 29 douglas9 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 30 4991
Some good news 9 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 137 4224
Received snail mail Your Social Security Statement today 8 SheltieLover Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 1180
Any senior here have "tech neck" or "head forward position" from too much online time, etc? 4 Peregrine Took Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 840
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 1690
A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina 0 cbabe Apr 2025 Apr 2025 2 622
Would anyone like to share experience with Reclast or other 7 Marthe48 Apr 2025 Apr 2025 0 1031
I got my SS deposit 15 Marthe48 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 11 1661
What percentage of your Social Security income is taxed? Mine is 85%. 7 sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 1234
Hi, guys. Things ok (but for tmp/msk crap,) 3 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 1 815
Hi guys, Hope everyone's OK, little 'adventure' I'll tell y'all about tomorrow. 5 elleng Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1026
I just saw tRump's mother from 1994 and he looks like her 7 BigmanPigman Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 1579
We're selling our house and anticipate $300k after the dust settles. -- Age 78 and 82. 16 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 1952
The AARP finally reacts to attack on Social Security 34 Number9Dream Mar 2025 Mar 2025 107 6291
After the fires, starting from scratch in their 70s, 80s and 90s 2 Zorro Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 876
I was chatting with a friend this afternoon & I had to stop to recall my age 21 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 6 1729
Anyone live in one of those 55+ places? 6 Mysterian Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1097
It's The Ides of March 2 ChazInAz Mar 2025 Mar 2025 12 800
Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? 11 rzemanfl Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1225
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate 1 douglas9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 697
Question for people getting regular Social Security 8 Wolf Frankula Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 1273
Given the sadsadsas news about the Hackmans, 10 irisblue Mar 2025 Mar 2025 5 1324
"Hands off Social Security" 3 Lulu KC Mar 2025 Mar 2025 14 1190
If you receive your Social Security this month, please post and let us know. 47 NBachers Feb 2025 Mar 2025 16 4898
Updated- Feeling kind of blue tonight so going to bed early for me. 18 BlueKota Feb 2025 Feb 2025 11 1671
Do Social Security and Medicare use different passwords? 6 question everything Feb 2025 Feb 2025 0 1494
Plenty Senior! 0 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 9 800
Senior Finance 3 Important Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025 4 elleng Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 1252
Re: part D drug plan question 16 SheltieLover Feb 2025 Feb 2025 2 1658
This Is Perfect: Sunday's Sermon: 4 CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 Jan 2025 37 1806

Seniors Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Anyone have a functional, credible CPAP provider that accepts Medicare? 20 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Jan 2025 2 1960
Social Security benefits will come earlier 2 question everything Jan 2025 Jan 2025 12 1418
"70 Is the New 60": Groundbreaking Study Redefines Aging 8 erronis Jan 2025 Jan 2025 11 1738
58% of Americans' careers are cut short: How to be ready for unexpected retirement 3 Zorro Jan 2025 Jan 2025 7 1416
Any recs on CPAP cleaner? 4 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 1057
I fell on my head again last night 35 cyclonefence Dec 2024 Dec 2024 31 4665
I fell on my head again last night redux 10 cyclonefence Dec 2024 Dec 2024 19 1886
Happened too late last night to post: A FESTIVUS MIRACLE! 9 usonian Dec 2024 Dec 2024 13 1742
CPAP - Pillows 6 Iris Dec 2024 Dec 2024 4 1542
CPAP vendor issue resolved. 6 SheltieLover Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 1265
Loneliness Peaks Twice: Unveiling the U-Shape of Adult Isolation 3 erronis Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 1392
I think the OTC hearing aides must be hurting places like Beltone 9 Siwsan Dec 2024 Dec 2024 5 1489
'The Way We Live in the United States is Not Normal' 10 min 7 Joinfortmill Dec 2024 Dec 2024 17 1846
Does $50/mo sound right for a Medicare Part D 22 Ilsa Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 2614
I need a little help about my expectations of my Part D 4 Ilsa Dec 2024 Dec 2024 0 1343
My oldest grandchild got their temp. permit today 2 Marthe48 Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 922
Anyone done Storyworth? 1 zeusdogmom Nov 2024 Nov 2024 2 1044
Hi guys! I'm still above the turf. 33 trof Nov 2024 Nov 2024 151 5648
Had another great appointment with my new Oak Street NP 1 Siwsan Nov 2024 Nov 2024 19 960
I am anxious about possible changes to Medicare and Social Security 10 TexLaProgressive Nov 2024 Nov 2024 19 2020
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