Seniors Discussion Forum - Democratic Underground Forums

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Fascinating article on 'reverse aging'. 11 trof May 2020 May 2020 6 2533

The secret for a comfortable life after 75: 12 trof Aug 2019 May 2020 1 2925

We are now "the old couple next door". 24 trof Apr 2020 May 2020 15 4007

My mom, back in the 1950's 2 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 14 1454

Ageism and COVID-19 3 steve2470 May 2020 May 2020 7 1513

Turning 62, applying for Social Security later this month, need advice please 33 steve2470 May 2020 May 2020 7 3399

Iced tea on a Summer's evening 5 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 10 1346

W.C. Fields videos on youtube are comfort food for the mind. 5 trof May 2020 May 2020 2 1318

Captain Tom Moore, veteran who raised $37m for NHS, turns 100 2 sandensea Apr 2020 Apr 2020 6 1335

MEDICARE Applications Raise Anxiety For Seniors In Pandemic; Delays, Penalties 0 appalachiablue Apr 2020 Apr 2020 1 1319

Update: Cannot. Fucking. Win. Re: "Stimulus payment" for SS Recipients 33 lillypaddle Apr 2020 Apr 2020 11 3665

Meet Ana del Valle, 107, who survived a bout with the Spanish Flu - and Covid-19 6 sandensea Apr 2020 Apr 2020 24 2204

I can't believe I'm actually watching the Lawrence Welk Show. 20 trof Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 2849

No school, no problem: Two teens start no-contact grocery delivery service for senior citizens 0 SheltieLover Apr 2020 Apr 2020 6 1493

Dear fellow Seniors: Do you have a Reverse Mortgage? 3 Paper Roses Apr 2020 Apr 2020 5 1814

Do you have a Discover card? 15 trof Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 2499

Amazon Echo for Seniors 8 NurseJackie Mar 2020 Apr 2020 15 1700

For any who have not filed their Federal income tax 4 TexasProgresive Apr 2020 Apr 2020 2 1769

"stimulus check" and tax return-UPDATED 18 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 2683

Something I wrote to a friend last night. 9 marble falls Mar 2020 Mar 2020 16 1975

Here's what we do when grocery shopping. 9 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 13 1996

Cellulitis in my leg 16 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 4 2594

We hear a lot about how shrewd the scammers are 5 question everything Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 1714

Ohio Seniors listen up 2 irisblue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 1580

"What a revoltin' development THIS is!" 15 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 2472

How to remove latex/nitrile/whatever gloves: 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 12 1787

OK, here's the drill. 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 19 1461

Coronavirus: Wear nitrile gloves at the grocery store. 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 4 1859

Today, my wife and I for the first time in our lives have been ordered to 31 demosincebirth Mar 2020 Mar 2020 33 3370

CA Gov. bars to close, residents 65+ to isolate due to CV (OH, IL Orders) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 1123

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UK: Coronavirus: Isolation For *Over- 70s 'Within Weeks' (BBC News) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 1251

I said to my wife this morning 3 DavidDvorkin Mar 2020 Mar 2020 12 1676

Sign up for the CDC weekly newsletter for covid-19 5 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 1523

After months of studying the different plans I finally signed up for Medicare supplement and Part D. 14 redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 Feb 2020 8 2170

Those in their 70's--what are some changes you've experienced 20 raccoon Jan 2020 Feb 2020 5 3406

Any former Boy Scouts here? 7 trof Feb 2020 Feb 2020 0 1886

My experience with CBD Oil 14 lillypaddle Feb 2020 Feb 2020 9 4274

I hope this isn't considered spam (Poll) 20 lillypaddle Jan 2020 Feb 2020 3 2797

Nice surprise for SS checks 8 question everything Jan 2020 Feb 2020 4 2242

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 2981

Doctor asks for (regular) Medicare deductible up front. 7 marybourg Jan 2020 Jan 2020 3 2627

Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office 30 Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 Jan 2020 10 5220

How do I find senior housing? 20 wryter2000 Nov 2019 Dec 2019 0 2706

Medicare Advantage vs Medigap Coverage 10 Laurian Nov 2014 Dec 2019 1 5208

Meet Hong Kong's grannies forced to collect cardboard 0 Sherman A1 Dec 2019 Dec 2019 3 1583

Is anyone else having this specific problem? 21 lillypaddle Dec 2019 Dec 2019 0 2576

Got an email from Social Security about the new benefits for 2020 3 question everything Nov 2019 Dec 2019 9 1970

Medicare Advantage Premiums to Decrease in 2020 3 Sherman A1 Sep 2019 Nov 2019 4 1626

Scam Call Today #1-214-366-6900 6 irisblue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 5 1900

Decluttering: 6 Ways To Deal With Sentimental Items, Tips 4 appalachiablue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 2 1856

'Silent' or 'Boomer'? 14 trof Nov 2019 Nov 2019 1 2804

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 0 1395

End- of- Life 'Doulas,' Helping Professionals Who Guide the Dying 5 appalachiablue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 8 2137

This message was self-deleted by its author 9 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 4 1918

When is the last time you shined a pair of shoes? 23 trof Nov 2019 Nov 2019 0 2586

Do any of you old timers still shake the carton of milk before pouring? [View all] 51 demosincebirth Nov 2019 Nov 2019 15 7290

cartoon: Grouchy 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 13 1646

I think that we are getting SS raise of a couple of dollars 6 question everything Oct 2019 Nov 2019 1 2010

Nigerian national sentenced to a decade in prison for role in $1.83 million romance fraud scheme 0 TexasTowelie Nov 2019 Nov 2019 2 1261

Any others besides me suddenly fond of sweet bread-and-butter pickles? 20 raccoon Oct 2019 Nov 2019 3 2366

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First cold I've had in AGES, 14 elleng Jun 2019 Oct 2019 1 2655

"Senior" flu shot 14 lillypaddle Oct 2019 Oct 2019 2 2464

Social Security Admin dropping its cost-of-living adjustment to 1.6% 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2019 Oct 2019 3 1833

Missouri Medicare Patients Could Save Money This Enrollment Season By Switching Plans 2 Sherman A1 Oct 2019 Oct 2019 0 1499

Assault on Medicare 1 trof Oct 2019 Oct 2019 3 1732

I will turn 65 in March of 2020. 23 redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 Oct 2019 5 4324

What is the best or very good identity theft plan? 2 emmaverybo Sep 2019 Sep 2019 0 1271

Long-term care insurance, worth it ? 6 steve2470 Sep 2019 Sep 2019 3 1634

When does one become "elderly?" [View all] 61 lillypaddle Jun 2019 Sep 2019 9 9235

Spam phone call 31 left-of-center2012 Jun 2019 Sep 2019 10 4286

Unhappy Feet 7 question everything Sep 2019 Sep 2019 4 1962

Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging 5 left-of-center2012 Sep 2019 Sep 2019 16 1499

OK, who remembers Rod McKuen? "Listen to the Warm" 12 trof Sep 2019 Sep 2019 14 2262

Pleasant surprise from my insurance company 5 question everything Sep 2019 Sep 2019 15 1615

And now I'm 78. Jeez. I didn't think I'd live this long. [View all] 82 trof Aug 2019 Sep 2019 120 13897

SENIOR TECH and 'Happier Ageing,' Mining Boomer Golden Years With Silicon Valley 0 appalachiablue Sep 2019 Sep 2019 1 1403

Computers in the mid 90s 10 left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 7 2229

Meet James McManus, the 99-year-old dancer who loves to tango 1 sandensea Aug 2019 Aug 2019 5 1814

Thought this interesting 2 left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 1540

I've been retired for almost one year now 39 bearfan454 Jul 2019 Aug 2019 43 5671

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