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marybourg

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3. That's one of the reasons

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Sun Jul 14, 2019, 03:49 PM

Jul 2019

why living in an active senior community is a big plus. I'm older than him and a recent widow, with some health issues that prevent me from participating in many things, but that still leaves so many fun activities that my calendar is rapidly becoming full!

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Silent suicide: The fatal combination of old age, loneliness and loss [View all] Sherman A1 Jul 2019 OP

Alienation KT2000 Jul 2019 #1

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As for cost of Gym, at140 Jul 2019 #7

Thanks. I'll take a look at Silver Seakers in my area. Sounds like something that will enhance my li RestoreAmerica2020 Jul 2019 #10

That's one of the reasons marybourg Jul 2019 #3

Important post. I have lost two friends, older men, to suicide. Senior males living alone are emmaverybo Jul 2019 #4

I belong to the Ethical Culture Society. A great many members are over 70. no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #8

Good on you GeoWilliam750 Jul 2019 #9

Thanks. Sounds like a supportive group. I've considered some suppot groups, maybe take another look. RestoreAmerica2020 Jul 2019 #11

Listen, I'm not a "joiner" and I wanted to be a member after my first encounter with the group. no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #12

Here's a link area51 Aug 2019 #13

70 isn't that old. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #14