Given that many of us here are, according to the quiz, "older than dirt", would it be useful to

[niyad]

form a "buyers' club", some kind of group where we could get discounts on things to assist our dotage? I know many items may be covered by various insurance programs. . .but. .is there need? Is it feasible?

Just an idle thought.

[LakeArenal]

1. I say if you "remember" all that stuff...

You aren’t feeble. No dementia. Memory fine.

Now if I could remember where I put those keys.....

[Rorey]

4. Figuring out where things are

I stayed with my blind aunt a lot in the last couple of years of her life to help her get through things, and one very good habit that I learned is to ALWAYS put everything back in the exact spot you got it. This works particularly well with the refrigerator and food cabinets.

I also now always park in pretty much the same spot when I go to my normal stores. Then I never have to stop and think about where I've parked, or look silly wandering around looking for my car.

[niyad]

9. Having dealt with memory care clients for many years, I do the same. I had one friend who

Refused to admit that her memory was going, and I was constantly hunting for her keys. I would find them in the oddest places, including the freezer. Shops started calling me to say her wallet or purchase was with them.

[Rorey]

13. The one thing that frustrates me, and probably everyone, is passwords and codes

My son laughed at me because he was over one time and realized I keep a password book. Everything is sort of in a code so someone up to no good couldn't just use my book to access my accounts. If I forget that code, well, I'll just have to hang it up, I guess.

Really, what I've done is to put partial words and then dashes. My kids could figure it all out, I think, and that's fine. I trust them.

[EYESORE 9001]

2. It's worth looking into

Much of the wares hawked by AARP on its website is of no interest to me. Perhaps the first order of business would be determining what people are interested in buying. I can't see this venture succeeding unless it gives people what they want.

[niyad]

6. I have no truck with aarp. Have never/will never, forgive them for selling out seniors on drug

plans.

As I said, just an idea.

[Rorey]

3. Well, I had to look up the word "dotage"

So I guess I learned something today.

So far I'm fortunate enough to not need anything. I get $40 of products every quarter from my supplemental insurance company, which I think is a pretty cool treat.

[niyad]

8. Glad to be of service. And very glad you have no need of such things yet!

[Rorey]

10. I know that life can change in a split second

About 15 years ago I had a mini stroke. It took me almost two years to get back to normal, and it taught me to never take my health for granted.

I still make a lot of health mistakes, even though I know better. This past year of pandemic has been tough.

[niyad]

14. I know that this past year has been really hard. It still stuns me sometimes how much has

changed on so many levels. But I take heart from the fact that we are still fighting on.

[Rorey]

16. Yeah, whenever I start feeling sorry for myself

I remind myself that every one of us who are still here should be thankful.

[niyad]

17. I think frequently of the song, "I'm Still Here", as sung by the incomparable Elaine Stritch.

[Rorey]

18. Hilarious and touching

I just watched a video. Thanks!

[niyad]

20. As did I. I saw the one where all the women wore red.. A Sondheim tribute, if I remember

correctly.

[Croney]

11. Ours is $50 each, per quarter.

At first we were all excited to stock up on necessities. Now we can't get to the $100 every time. There is only so much toothpaste and Band-Aids and vitamins two people can actually use!

[Rorey]

15. I know, lol

This last time I ordered sunscreen. Hopefully I'll have an opportunity to use it. I'm pretty much a sun-shunner, but back in the pre-pandemic life, I'd occasionally participate in sunny events.

[keithbvadu2]

19. Rocketman Kim brought out the word when NK called Trump 'Dotard'.

Rocketman Kim brought out the word when NK called Trump 'Dotard'.

The love letters came out later.

[niyad]

21. Which immediately brings to mind Sandy and Richard Riccardi's "The Lonely Dotard"!

[getagrip_already]

5. have you checked aarp?

I think they have group discounts and buyers club like stuff, but I'm not a member. I did get an email at 50, but they have left me alone since.

In any case, lots of stores have senior discounts. You just have to ask.

[niyad]

7. As I said above, I have no truck with aarp.

[niyad]

12. The only two places I have shopped in the last year are my grocery store (no senior discounts) and

the ARC, whose senior discounts I have been using for years.