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I'm taking an online course in contact tracing. We all should. 8 trof May 2020 May 2020 19 1981

Fascinating article on 'reverse aging'. 11 trof May 2020 May 2020 6 2550

The secret for a comfortable life after 75: 12 trof Aug 2019 May 2020 1 2958

We are now "the old couple next door". 24 trof Apr 2020 May 2020 15 4036

My mom, back in the 1950's 2 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 14 1461

Ageism and COVID-19 3 steve2470 May 2020 May 2020 7 1528

Turning 62, applying for Social Security later this month, need advice please 33 steve2470 May 2020 May 2020 7 3454

Iced tea on a Summer's evening 5 left-of-center2012 May 2020 May 2020 10 1365

W.C. Fields videos on youtube are comfort food for the mind. 5 trof May 2020 May 2020 2 1333

Captain Tom Moore, veteran who raised $37m for NHS, turns 100 2 sandensea Apr 2020 Apr 2020 6 1350

MEDICARE Applications Raise Anxiety For Seniors In Pandemic; Delays, Penalties 0 appalachiablue Apr 2020 Apr 2020 1 1327

Update: Cannot. Fucking. Win. Re: "Stimulus payment" for SS Recipients 33 lillypaddle Apr 2020 Apr 2020 11 3716

Meet Ana del Valle, 107, who survived a bout with the Spanish Flu - and Covid-19 6 sandensea Apr 2020 Apr 2020 24 2223

I can't believe I'm actually watching the Lawrence Welk Show. 20 trof Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 2886

No school, no problem: Two teens start no-contact grocery delivery service for senior citizens 0 SheltieLover Apr 2020 Apr 2020 6 1497

Dear fellow Seniors: Do you have a Reverse Mortgage? 3 Paper Roses Apr 2020 Apr 2020 5 1821

Do you have a Discover card? 15 trof Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 2528

Amazon Echo for Seniors 8 NurseJackie Mar 2020 Apr 2020 15 1717

For any who have not filed their Federal income tax 4 TexasProgresive Apr 2020 Apr 2020 2 1779

"stimulus check" and tax return-UPDATED 18 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 2737

Something I wrote to a friend last night. 9 marble falls Mar 2020 Mar 2020 16 2000

Here's what we do when grocery shopping. 9 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 13 2021

Cellulitis in my leg 16 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 4 2604

We hear a lot about how shrewd the scammers are 5 question everything Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 1734

Ohio Seniors listen up 2 irisblue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 1592

"What a revoltin' development THIS is!" 15 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 2504

How to remove latex/nitrile/whatever gloves: 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 12 1806

OK, here's the drill. 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 19 1469

Coronavirus: Wear nitrile gloves at the grocery store. 6 trof Mar 2020 Mar 2020 4 1871

Today, my wife and I for the first time in our lives have been ordered to 31 demosincebirth Mar 2020 Mar 2020 33 3406

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CA Gov. bars to close, residents 65+ to isolate due to CV (OH, IL Orders) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 1128

UK: Coronavirus: Isolation For *Over- 70s 'Within Weeks' (BBC News) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2020 Mar 2020 2 1265

I said to my wife this morning 3 DavidDvorkin Mar 2020 Mar 2020 12 1690

Sign up for the CDC weekly newsletter for covid-19 5 lillypaddle Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 1537

After months of studying the different plans I finally signed up for Medicare supplement and Part D. 14 redstatebluegirl Feb 2020 Feb 2020 8 2213

Those in their 70's--what are some changes you've experienced 20 raccoon Jan 2020 Feb 2020 5 3442

Any former Boy Scouts here? 7 trof Feb 2020 Feb 2020 0 1900

My experience with CBD Oil 14 lillypaddle Feb 2020 Feb 2020 9 4290

I hope this isn't considered spam (Poll) 20 lillypaddle Jan 2020 Feb 2020 3 2839

Nice surprise for SS checks 8 question everything Jan 2020 Feb 2020 4 2260

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 3000

Doctor asks for (regular) Medicare deductible up front. 7 marybourg Jan 2020 Jan 2020 3 2643

Need help with transportation back and forth from doctors office 30 Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 Jan 2020 10 5268

How do I find senior housing? 20 wryter2000 Nov 2019 Dec 2019 0 2735

Medicare Advantage vs Medigap Coverage 10 Laurian Nov 2014 Dec 2019 1 5230

Meet Hong Kong's grannies forced to collect cardboard 0 Sherman A1 Dec 2019 Dec 2019 3 1587

Is anyone else having this specific problem? 21 lillypaddle Dec 2019 Dec 2019 0 2598

Got an email from Social Security about the new benefits for 2020 3 question everything Nov 2019 Dec 2019 9 1978

Medicare Advantage Premiums to Decrease in 2020 3 Sherman A1 Sep 2019 Nov 2019 4 1635

Scam Call Today #1-214-366-6900 6 irisblue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 5 1917

Decluttering: 6 Ways To Deal With Sentimental Items, Tips 4 appalachiablue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 2 1871

'Silent' or 'Boomer'? 14 trof Nov 2019 Nov 2019 1 2831

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 0 1412

End- of- Life 'Doulas,' Helping Professionals Who Guide the Dying 5 appalachiablue Nov 2019 Nov 2019 8 2165

This message was self-deleted by its author 9 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 4 1935

When is the last time you shined a pair of shoes? 23 trof Nov 2019 Nov 2019 0 2630

Do any of you old timers still shake the carton of milk before pouring? [View all] 51 demosincebirth Nov 2019 Nov 2019 15 7344

cartoon: Grouchy 5 left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 Nov 2019 13 1661

I think that we are getting SS raise of a couple of dollars 6 question everything Oct 2019 Nov 2019 1 2025

Nigerian national sentenced to a decade in prison for role in $1.83 million romance fraud scheme 0 TexasTowelie Nov 2019 Nov 2019 2 1272

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Any others besides me suddenly fond of sweet bread-and-butter pickles? 20 raccoon Oct 2019 Nov 2019 3 2418

First cold I've had in AGES, 14 elleng Jun 2019 Oct 2019 1 2676

"Senior" flu shot 14 lillypaddle Oct 2019 Oct 2019 2 2480

Social Security Admin dropping its cost-of-living adjustment to 1.6% 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2019 Oct 2019 3 1850

Missouri Medicare Patients Could Save Money This Enrollment Season By Switching Plans 2 Sherman A1 Oct 2019 Oct 2019 0 1507

Assault on Medicare 1 trof Oct 2019 Oct 2019 3 1740

I will turn 65 in March of 2020. 23 redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 Oct 2019 5 4360

What is the best or very good identity theft plan? 2 emmaverybo Sep 2019 Sep 2019 0 1279

Long-term care insurance, worth it ? 6 steve2470 Sep 2019 Sep 2019 3 1653

When does one become "elderly?" [View all] 61 lillypaddle Jun 2019 Sep 2019 9 9353

Spam phone call 31 left-of-center2012 Jun 2019 Sep 2019 10 4366

Unhappy Feet 7 question everything Sep 2019 Sep 2019 4 1966

Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging 5 left-of-center2012 Sep 2019 Sep 2019 16 1511

OK, who remembers Rod McKuen? "Listen to the Warm" 12 trof Sep 2019 Sep 2019 14 2298

Pleasant surprise from my insurance company 5 question everything Sep 2019 Sep 2019 15 1631

And now I'm 78. Jeez. I didn't think I'd live this long. [View all] 82 trof Aug 2019 Sep 2019 120 14044

SENIOR TECH and 'Happier Ageing,' Mining Boomer Golden Years With Silicon Valley 0 appalachiablue Sep 2019 Sep 2019 1 1413

Computers in the mid 90s 10 left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 7 2244

Meet James McManus, the 99-year-old dancer who loves to tango 1 sandensea Aug 2019 Aug 2019 5 1825

Thought this interesting 2 left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 1549

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