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Biden, 'Age Before Beauty' and Political Leadership - WSJ letter 7 question everything Jul 2022 Jul 2022 11 2845

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 2818

One more question - how about going to church? 8 Peregrine Took Jul 2022 Jul 2022 2 2409

Be careful out there 25 lillypaddle Jul 2022 Jul 2022 28 4061

Quote for the day: 4 KarenS Jul 2022 Jul 2022 16 1906

Inflation and high housing costs spur more baby boomers to find roommates - PBS NewsHour 2 question everything Jul 2022 Jul 2022 1 2342

Dear friends, can we talk about Reverse Mortgages and how awful they are? 8 Paper Roses Jun 2022 Jul 2022 11 3514

more thoughts on love in old age. 23 mopinko Jul 2022 Jul 2022 14 3694

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Bundled Payments 13 AnnaLee Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 4249

Since COVID I have lost two of my favorite places to exercise. 6 rzemanfl Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 2437

aging love. 18 mopinko Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 3106

The new fashion for late teens and early 20s: Bib overalls 32 trof Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 5275

To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance 13 elleng Nov 2021 May 2022 68 5716

Work has kept me alive says world's oldest woman, 118 5 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 May 2022 6 2894

Brazilian man's 84-year career breaks world record 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1802

getting old,,,, 4 KarenS Apr 2022 Apr 2022 17 2117

"After you, young man." Said to me upon leaving the elevator. Yeah, I'm 79 and 27 3Hotdogs Feb 2022 Apr 2022 16 5078

The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage 3 question everything Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 2131

Well, next year I'm 80. So far I'm learning, 8 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 18 3196

Looks like this has been around for awhile 18 hermetic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 69 5548

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 4581

A few things you may not have known: [View all] 75 CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 Apr 2022 177 21286

Mayday! Mayday! 8 lillypaddle Mar 2022 Apr 2022 9 2303

Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane 30 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Apr 2022 18 5511

What's your grandparent name? [View all] 64 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 35 10457

Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 3022

You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 3850

Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 5684

I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 2894

Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 4281

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The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 4756

Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 2112

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 2936

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 2457

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 2234

People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 4938

Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2424

Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1490

Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1875

Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 2256

Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 2167

Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1668

I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 3287

Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 1948

I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 4200

Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 4728

Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 2559

Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 2079

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1823

Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1428

Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 6575

No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 4473

Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 2176

ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 3028

Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1665

I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 7607

I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 3124

Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1733

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1698

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 4612

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DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 2170

The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2901

A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2683

Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 3040

Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 5933

Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 4640

Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1733

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 3688

Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 5951

Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 2077

'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2971

Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3248

After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 6553

Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3857

Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3880

Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2900

Encore careers 1 Pinback Jun 2021 Jun 2021 10 2043

Common Meds Linked To Higher Dementia Risk 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2560

Wonder how many of us are here? DU Seniors? 8 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 8 2619

Baby Boomers' Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline 0 question everything Jun 2021 Jun 2021 3 2981

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