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Who is the oldest here? 27 trof Sep 2023 Oct 2023 5 2280

Dying Alone: What Can Happen & The Hermit Millionaire 10 appalachiablue May 2019 Oct 2023 15 4575

Wow, My Part D is dropping from 53.10 to 40.30 in 2024 7 LiberalArkie Sep 2023 Oct 2023 5 1972

Rough day 12 Bmoboy Sep 2023 Sep 2023 49 1832

MRI denied 17 Bmoboy Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 1562

Woman, 101 Still Lives Alone, Wheels Her Own Wheelchair Shares Tip For Long Life ⚘ 5 appalachiablue Sep 2023 Sep 2023 12 1842

Here's my tumble update. 2 Siwsan Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 783

Proof my bones are still pretty strong. 21 Siwsan Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 1611

my old person chuckle for the week,,, 6 KarenS Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 1697

Hit the wall this year 8 Bmoboy Sep 2023 Sep 2023 11 1104

A mew scam? Medicare 2023 card? 6 question everything Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 2548

Bank of America 6 Lilaclady Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 1022

Good news, my NJ daughter's visiting next weekend, 2 elleng Sep 2023 Sep 2023 14 1593

Digital Ageism 42 question everything Sep 2023 Sep 2023 73 3045

My friend tripped on rough pavement and fell Sunday 13 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Sep 2023 23 2450

Who has afib? 14 trof Aug 2023 Sep 2023 4 980

Seeking advice and tips for a good thing 13 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 1574

OK, it's time for another "I remember..." post. 32 trof Aug 2023 Aug 2023 8 1688

I tried to ignore the kid on my street [View all] 50 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 72 6208

I forgot my closing moment action that caught my new NP off guard 3 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 14 1459

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 0 553

My appointment at Oak Street went surprisingly non confrontational 3 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 11 1063

Today's the day. After being rescheduled twice, I'm seeing the rude, problematic APN, again. 5 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 21 1307

My senior moment part deux - Sanjay Gupta was correct about seniors & medical marijuana. 16 AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 Aug 2023 20 3216

If you're taking Eliquis... 17 trof Aug 2023 Aug 2023 16 2811

My senior moment 4 AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 Aug 2023 16 1151

They Had Great Credit Scores. Then They Retired. 22 question everything Jul 2023 Aug 2023 15 3423

Question about NC pension 2 XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 2 866

I wanted to get up and go do house chores, brain said yes. 6 irisblue Jul 2023 Jul 2023 9 1822

Got a phone call 12 Rebl2 Jul 2023 Jul 2023 7 1469

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Got a Fraud Protection booklet for older adults in the mail from my Credit Union. 1 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 6 1977

How have you guys been? 5 trof Jul 2023 Jul 2023 3 1588

Ten years have passed 6 question everything Jun 2023 Jul 2023 11 1385

Looking for an electric shaver. 23 trof Apr 2023 Jul 2023 0 3174

Wow. I just got another follow up call from Oak Street, from someone even higher up 6 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 7 1541

Well, that was a surprise. All they did was bloodwork! That could have been done a the other appt. 2 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 13 2103

I'm headed back to Oak Street Health, this morning. Wish me luck. 20 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 31 2272

I finally heard back from Oak Street concerning my bad experience at my last appointment 2 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 13 2209

XUPDATE: My neighbor friend seems to think I sent her an anon. text 15 Marthe48 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 15 2514

'We Thought Within a Year, She Would Be Gone.' When Mom's Care Costs Over $1 Million. 2 question everything Jun 2023 Jun 2023 11 3737

Well, no resolution with my Oak Street issue because the practice manager didn't return my call 0 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 4 2138

Now the waiting game 7 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 10 1107

I answered a survey about my last visit to Oak Street Health. Now they want me to call them 5 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 15 2988

Question for those who have had cataract surgery 22 ShazzieB Jan 2023 Jun 2023 8 6270

I've had some time to process what happened at yesterday's Dr. appointment [View all] 56 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 116 6628

I'm not too sure about this new physician. 6 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 13 1136

Looking for a LGBTQ-friendly long-term care provider? Here's how to find one. 0 irisblue Jun 2023 Jun 2023 0 1825

How many STEPS should I walk per day to stay HEALTHY? 10 LiberalArkie Jun 2023 Jun 2023 5 1555

Seniors are flooding homeless shelters that can't care for them 8 douglas9 May 2023 May 2023 20 1719

I'm very well, but wanting to get my details sorted. Where do you put will, cremation plan, etc? 23 mahina May 2023 May 2023 6 4160

Well, here it is. Last unceremonious ending to a 35 year career today. 30 lambchopp59 May 2023 May 2023 44 4130

What have you guys heard about the RSV virus? 10 trof May 2023 May 2023 10 3282

How to feel less lonely as you get older 18 usonian Apr 2023 Apr 2023 50 4359

I had to pick up a prescription so I asked the pharmacist about the latest Covid booster 6 Siwsan Apr 2023 Apr 2023 5 2180

CDC Backs 2nd Dose of Omicron Covid Boosters for Older Adults, Persons w Weakened Immune Systems -S 9 appalachiablue Apr 2023 Apr 2023 7 3450

My Divorce Felt Mortally Wounding - Then I Walked the Camino de Santiago. A New Start after 60 14 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Apr 2023 37 5812

It's WI spring but I suspect my partner suffered heat-stroke today 8 Model35mech Apr 2023 Apr 2023 5 4266

Do get the Shingles vaccine, please [View all] 51 question everything Apr 2023 Apr 2023 54 6227

Ladies, I need your input. What's appropriate for a 70-ish, 22 raccoon Apr 2023 Apr 2023 3 2692

Emergency Button? 6 question everything Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 1254

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Homeowners' insurance just went up $125/mo. 5 trof Apr 2023 Apr 2023 12 2573

I finally decided to go ahead and get the Shingles vaccine 13 Siwsan Apr 2023 Apr 2023 9 3805

What made you decide to go ahead and schedule your cataract surgery? 19 raccoon Nov 2022 Apr 2023 2 5160

Do you exercise? [View all] 70 trof Mar 2023 Mar 2023 69 6348

Thousands of Retirees Can't Withdraw Savings Invested in Firms Controlled by Indicted Financier Greg 8 question everything Mar 2023 Mar 2023 10 3032

Seeing fewer and fewer people wearing masks...how long is this going to go on? 18 Peregrine Took Mar 2023 Mar 2023 14 3140

New to Medicare, what do I need to know? 30 RainCaster Jan 2023 Mar 2023 2 7464

Any ones annoyed to see/hear ### promotions to 'benefit' seniors, 6 elleng Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 5105

Eliz. Warren Report Exposes Insurance Industry Ploy to 'Scam Millions of Seniors' (S) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 4 1979

Nearly 6 million older adults are living below the poverty line. These resources can help struggling 4 SheltieLover Sep 2022 Feb 2023 19 3770

I submitted my retirement forms today 16 QED Feb 2023 Feb 2023 31 2841

What Happens When You Lose Your Home At 72? - (WGBH) 24 appalachiablue Jan 2023 Jan 2023 58 10524

Hadn't heard this scam before yesterday: 15 lambchopp59 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 16 3940

I saw the ophthalmologist today. 10 ShazzieB Jan 2023 Jan 2023 5 1713

Part D - anyone use AARP MedicareRx Walgreens (PDP)? 13 Yonnie3 Oct 2022 Jan 2023 0 3508

I was taken aback 5 question everything Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 2083

Complex PTSD 13 lambchopp59 Dec 2022 Jan 2023 4 1817

Insights from the world wide web . . . 7 CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 Dec 2022 27 2579

My insurance denied paying for a cortisone shot for a torn meniscus 15 question everything Dec 2022 Dec 2022 10 2577

Musings on my 80th birthday. In the early 1950's there was a tv show, "Life Begins At 80." 24 3Hotdogs Nov 2022 Dec 2022 15 3160

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