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Woman, 101 Still Lives Alone, Wheels Her Own Wheelchair Shares Tip For Long Life ⚘ 5 appalachiablue Sep 2023 Sep 2023 12 2191

Here's my tumble update. 2 Siwsan Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 953

Proof my bones are still pretty strong. 21 Siwsan Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 2246

my old person chuckle for the week,,, 6 KarenS Sep 2023 Sep 2023 21 1969

Hit the wall this year 8 Bmoboy Sep 2023 Sep 2023 11 1380

A mew scam? Medicare 2023 card? 6 question everything Sep 2023 Sep 2023 5 2863

Bank of America 6 Lilaclady Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 1443

Good news, my NJ daughter's visiting next weekend, 2 elleng Sep 2023 Sep 2023 14 1727

Digital Ageism 42 question everything Sep 2023 Sep 2023 73 3961

My friend tripped on rough pavement and fell Sunday 13 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Sep 2023 23 2901

Who has afib? 14 trof Aug 2023 Sep 2023 4 1431

Seeking advice and tips for a good thing 13 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 3 2084

OK, it's time for another "I remember..." post. 32 trof Aug 2023 Aug 2023 8 2564

I tried to ignore the kid on my street [View all] 50 Marthe48 Aug 2023 Aug 2023 72 8605

I forgot my closing moment action that caught my new NP off guard 3 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 14 1640

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 0 681

My appointment at Oak Street went surprisingly non confrontational 3 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 11 1259

Today's the day. After being rescheduled twice, I'm seeing the rude, problematic APN, again. 5 Siwsan Aug 2023 Aug 2023 21 1613

My senior moment part deux - Sanjay Gupta was correct about seniors & medical marijuana. 16 AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 Aug 2023 20 3827

If you're taking Eliquis... 17 trof Aug 2023 Aug 2023 16 3494

My senior moment 4 AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 Aug 2023 16 1380

They Had Great Credit Scores. Then They Retired. 22 question everything Jul 2023 Aug 2023 15 4101

Question about NC pension 2 XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 2 1048

I wanted to get up and go do house chores, brain said yes. 6 irisblue Jul 2023 Jul 2023 9 2072

Got a phone call 12 Rebl2 Jul 2023 Jul 2023 7 2188

Got a Fraud Protection booklet for older adults in the mail from my Credit Union. 1 usonian Jul 2023 Jul 2023 6 2190

How have you guys been? 5 trof Jul 2023 Jul 2023 3 1852

Ten years have passed 6 question everything Jun 2023 Jul 2023 11 1638

Looking for an electric shaver. 23 trof Apr 2023 Jul 2023 0 3934

Wow. I just got another follow up call from Oak Street, from someone even higher up 6 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 7 1758

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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 2286

I'm headed back to Oak Street Health, this morning. Wish me luck. 20 Siwsan Jul 2023 Jul 2023 31 2726

I finally heard back from Oak Street concerning my bad experience at my last appointment 2 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 13 2377

XUPDATE: My neighbor friend seems to think I sent her an anon. text 15 Marthe48 Jun 2023 Jun 2023 15 3025

'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 3947

Well, no resolution with my Oak Street issue because the practice manager didn't return my call 0 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 4 2244

Now the waiting game 7 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 10 1364

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 3452

Question for those who have had cataract surgery 22 ShazzieB Jan 2023 Jun 2023 8 7006

I've had some time to process what happened at yesterday's Dr. appointment [View all] 56 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 116 8590

I'm not too sure about this new physician. 6 Siwsan Jun 2023 Jun 2023 13 1358

Looking for a LGBTQ-friendly long-term care provider? Here's how to find one. 0 irisblue Jun 2023 Jun 2023 0 1965

How many STEPS should I walk per day to stay HEALTHY? 10 LiberalArkie Jun 2023 Jun 2023 5 1951

Seniors are flooding homeless shelters that can't care for them 8 douglas9 May 2023 May 2023 20 2047

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 4895

Well, here it is. Last unceremonious ending to a 35 year career today. 30 lambchopp59 May 2023 May 2023 44 4921

What have you guys heard about the RSV virus? 10 trof May 2023 May 2023 10 3740

How to feel less lonely as you get older 18 usonian Apr 2023 Apr 2023 50 5023

I had to pick up a prescription so I asked the pharmacist about the latest Covid booster 6 Siwsan Apr 2023 Apr 2023 5 2430

CDC Backs 2nd Dose of Omicron Covid Boosters for Older Adults, Persons w Weakened Immune Systems -S 9 appalachiablue Apr 2023 Apr 2023 7 3877

My Divorce Felt Mortally Wounding - Then I Walked the Camino de Santiago. A New Start after 60 14 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Apr 2023 37 6398

It's WI spring but I suspect my partner suffered heat-stroke today 8 Model35mech Apr 2023 Apr 2023 5 4603

Do get the Shingles vaccine, please [View all] 51 question everything Apr 2023 Apr 2023 54 8891

Ladies, I need your input. What's appropriate for a 70-ish, 22 raccoon Apr 2023 Apr 2023 3 3161

Emergency Button? 6 question everything Apr 2023 Apr 2023 2 1557

Homeowners' insurance just went up $125/mo. 5 trof Apr 2023 Apr 2023 12 2881

I finally decided to go ahead and get the Shingles vaccine 13 Siwsan Apr 2023 Apr 2023 9 4131

What made you decide to go ahead and schedule your cataract surgery? 19 raccoon Nov 2022 Apr 2023 2 5731

Do you exercise? [View all] 70 trof Mar 2023 Mar 2023 69 9332

Thousands of Retirees Can't Withdraw Savings Invested in Firms Controlled by Indicted Financier Greg 8 question everything Mar 2023 Mar 2023 10 3412

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Seeing fewer and fewer people wearing masks...how long is this going to go on? 18 Peregrine Took Mar 2023 Mar 2023 14 3618

New to Medicare, what do I need to know? 30 RainCaster Jan 2023 Mar 2023 2 8306

Any ones annoyed to see/hear ### promotions to 'benefit' seniors, 6 elleng Mar 2023 Mar 2023 0 5371

Eliz. Warren Report Exposes Insurance Industry Ploy to 'Scam Millions of Seniors' (S) 0 appalachiablue Mar 2023 Mar 2023 4 2134

Nearly 6 million older adults are living below the poverty line. These resources can help struggling 4 SheltieLover Sep 2022 Feb 2023 19 4003

I submitted my retirement forms today 16 QED Feb 2023 Feb 2023 31 3272

What Happens When You Lose Your Home At 72? - (WGBH) 24 appalachiablue Jan 2023 Jan 2023 58 11379

Hadn't heard this scam before yesterday: 15 lambchopp59 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 16 4338

I saw the ophthalmologist today. 10 ShazzieB Jan 2023 Jan 2023 5 2104

Part D - anyone use AARP MedicareRx Walgreens (PDP)? 13 Yonnie3 Oct 2022 Jan 2023 0 3937

I was taken aback 5 question everything Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 2271

Complex PTSD 13 lambchopp59 Dec 2022 Jan 2023 4 2759

Insights from the world wide web . . . 7 CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 Dec 2022 27 2865

My insurance denied paying for a cortisone shot for a torn meniscus 15 question everything Dec 2022 Dec 2022 10 3078

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 3964

I'm getting stressed 21 Marthe48 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 3280

1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (Written by kids) 12 CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2022 Dec 2022 42 3552

Wasn't there a list of romance scammers out there? 9 Peregrine Took Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 2372

Medicare fees are lower for 2023 5 question everything Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 2853

Well, damn. My APN retired so I have to meet with her replacement, who is an MD 11 Siwsan Dec 2022 Dec 2022 6 2711

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