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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Bundled Payments 13 AnnaLee Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 3993

Since COVID I have lost two of my favorite places to exercise. 6 rzemanfl Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 2333

aging love. 18 mopinko Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 2830

The new fashion for late teens and early 20s: Bib overalls 32 trof Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 4967

To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance 13 elleng Nov 2021 May 2022 68 5599

Work has kept me alive says world's oldest woman, 118 5 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 May 2022 6 2785

Brazilian man's 84-year career breaks world record 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 1741

getting old,,,, 4 KarenS Apr 2022 Apr 2022 17 2063

"After you, young man." Said to me upon leaving the elevator. Yeah, I'm 79 and 27 3Hotdogs Feb 2022 Apr 2022 16 4879

The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage 3 question everything Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 2067

Well, next year I'm 80. So far I'm learning, 8 3Hotdogs Sep 2021 Apr 2022 18 3102

Looks like this has been around for awhile 18 hermetic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 69 5380

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 4377

A few things you may not have known: [View all] 75 CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2021 Apr 2022 177 20215

Mayday! Mayday! 8 lillypaddle Mar 2022 Apr 2022 9 2189

Ageism in the Self-checkout Lane 30 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Apr 2022 18 5134

What's your grandparent name? [View all] 64 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 35 9583

Best way to contact Social Security? 9 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Mar 2022 3 2947

You know you're old when... 29 trof Mar 2022 Mar 2022 15 3540

Since we've been talking about Facebook......here's one person's take on it: 24 CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 Mar 2022 48 5419

I must now be officially OLD!! 18 sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 Mar 2022 18 2678

Geez why didn't I know Medicare was so damn confusing and frustrating? 31 IcyPeas Mar 2022 Mar 2022 19 3972

The phone rang. Yes, Saturday morning. Hello, my name is Mark (from Mumbai 15 question everything Apr 2021 Mar 2022 6 4593

Inflation Has Many Seniors Worried About Outliving Their Savings (S) 2 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 2057

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? 12 elleng Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 2792

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is drop 6 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 2383

Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling s 3 SheltieLover Feb 2022 Feb 2022 25 2163

People Over 80 Are Still Taking Care of Their Parents and Partners 19 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 52 4742

Why Medicare Surcharges Can Shock Retirees 1 question everything Feb 2022 Feb 2022 6 2372

Dog Parents in Columbus Ohio- 1 irisblue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1439

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Medicare To Start Paying For At-Home Covid Tests 1 appalachiablue Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 1820

Emory University Reveals How Grandmother Brains React to Grandchildren. 5 elleng Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 2154

Doctors Are Urging Medicare to Deny Coverage for Controversial Alzheimer's Drug 3 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 2087

Re: Booster 'effects,' NONE but sore upper arm for 36 hours! 5 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 6 1595

I was invited to log into my Social Security account to find next year benefits 10 question everything Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 3162

Boosted! 9 elleng Dec 2021 Dec 2021 11 1803

I'm now in my 70s and driving makes me more anxious than it used to. 25 raccoon Oct 2021 Nov 2021 8 3945

Prolly be home alone for next days, thinking of boosting 36 elleng Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 4405

Bulk Ibuprofen/Tylenol orders in multipacks This is my life. 👵 10 irisblue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 2450

Saturday night, time for one of my free associations.... so let me tell you about Bob Slater. 7 3Hotdogs Nov 2021 Nov 2021 18 2014

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Be Linked With Lower Risk of Stroke & Dementia: New, Largest Study 2 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 6 1776

Hospitals Testing Nasal Spray Vaccine To Combat Alzheimers 0 appalachiablue Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1369

Ohhh boy, here we go...gotta have the TALK with the Folks 28 FirstLight Nov 2021 Nov 2021 40 6273

No annual exam after 70? Or 65? 23 question everything Aug 2021 Nov 2021 7 4211

Rates vary by zip codes? 9 question everything Nov 2021 Nov 2021 2 2070

ok, so who loves their medigap plan? 17 mopinko Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 2839

Possible source of energy assistance this winter 1 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 1 1622

I am moving 44 left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 Oct 2021 78 7116

I found a good sale on sweatpants with pockets and I wanted to share info. 7 irisblue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 22 3020

Va Gov Race, GOP Youngkin's Carlyle Group Ruined Mobile Homes, Last Afford. Retirement Option, More 0 appalachiablue Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1685

This message was self-deleted by its author 5 left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 7 1627

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 4334

DH just started a new job at a more large-ish big box 3 Backseat Driver Sep 2021 Sep 2021 4 2090

The staggering, exhausting, invisible costs of caring for America's elderly 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 15 2817

A Better Place 6 babylonsister Aug 2021 Sep 2021 14 2584

Some puns to help you smile! 10 CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 Aug 2021 25 2930

Anyone have experience treating osteoporosis? 38 elleng Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 5486

Things get interesting after 70 27 question everything Jul 2021 Aug 2021 25 4338

Senior Safe Driving Overload 2 bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 Aug 2021 0 1680

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 3557

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Here's a trick of Doctor Dementia to test your skills... 24 CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 Aug 2021 29 5560

Pope Francis celebrates grandparents on first World Day for elderly 0 peppertree Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 2025

'Don't You Work With Old People?': Many Elder- Care Workers Still Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 6 2886

Creativity May Be Key To Healthy Aging, Here Are Ways To Stay Inspired 3 appalachiablue Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3182

After cataract surgery do you go back to being able 30 marybourg Jul 2020 Jul 2021 4 6305

Does anyone use Oak Street Health for their health care provider? 7 Siwsan Jul 2021 Jul 2021 3 3749

Did you ever serve in the military? Tell us your story. 6 trof Jun 2021 Jul 2021 1 3798

Home Health Care Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Help 4 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 9 2828

Encore careers 1 Pinback Jun 2021 Jun 2021 10 1967

Common Meds Linked To Higher Dementia Risk 0 appalachiablue Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 2496

Wonder how many of us are here? DU Seniors? 8 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 8 2517

Baby Boomers' Biggest Financial Risk: Cognitive Decline 0 question everything Jun 2021 Jun 2021 3 2933

For the women in this group 9 csziggy Jun 2021 Jun 2021 6 3742

Hey trof! 8 lillypaddle Jun 2021 Jun 2021 5 1890

A question for geezer guys born in the 40s and 50s. 16 trof May 2021 Jun 2021 1 6660

Making points (husbands) 1 trof Jun 2021 Jun 2021 7 1678

Suggestions for a easy to set up, easy to use, USB connection printer ? 5 left-of-center2012 May 2021 May 2021 0 2134

Thank you Medicare. (Don't read if your health insurance is lacking) 7 question everything May 2021 May 2021 18 3123

I am now bulletproof! They can't suspend my driver's license. 28 trof May 2021 May 2021 35 5615

Retirees wiped out, lose millions: SEC (invested with KNI Investments) 0 question everything May 2021 May 2021 14 2949

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