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Top stories for Maria   Why do elderly people have falls? John Chesire, A young septuagenarian. • Answered August 14, 2017 Through most of my life I have had superb balance, having been an athlete and a fighter pilot. However recently at an office visit my doctor told me to stand on one leg, st... Read more »   Monnie Bagby., Lives in NZ. • Posted Apr 25 Cher saw what Trump was years ago. She also saw Melania clearly, and how Trump treated her. She was extremely outspoken, and she was not believed. They said she was over reacting. But everything she... Read more »   What is a paid girl scam? Shaunak Bhattacharjeee, knows Bengali • Answered April 12 This incident happened in Kolkata, but time and again, such things have happened with men from all over the country. A 23-year-old guy from Kolkata matched with a girl on a ... Read more »   What do young retirees do all day? Robin Ruegg, former Senior Manager at Internal Revenue Service of the United States of Americ... • Answered July 5, 2023 I retired in January 2018 at age 60. For the first three months of retirement, I slept. I had not realized how exhausted and burnt out I was from a high-stress job. After 3 ... Read more »   My husband died around 5 years back, but I remarried this year. My current husband says he doesn't think it’s okay for me to continue my annual visits and that it makes him uncomfortable. Is he right? Scott Anderson • Answered March 22 I married a widow with 3 children so I have what some people may consider a different perspective on this. When my wife goes to visit her late first husband's grave I go wi... Read more »       How are American tourists being treated in Europe today? Simon Quin, Electronics Engineer (1984-present) • Answered April 23 I am from the UK and visited Italy with my wife last May in the Lake Como area. We were outside the hotel entrance when we noticed a couple of North American men preparing ... Read more »   What happens when a person who takes a large loan dies? Mike Stork, works at US Army, Retail, PC Tech • Updated November 4, 2024 My girlfriend died owing close to $100k, $45ish in student loans, and the rest to medical bills. A few of the student loans were co-signed by her mother, but the rest were ... Read more »   What is the most scandalous photo of an actress? Gabriel Martin, former Just Ambling Along. • Answered October 5, 2025 An absolutely scandalous photo of actress and swimmer Annette Kellerman. The movie A Daughter of the Gods (1916) made history as it was the first time a major star appeared... Read more »   If cancer needs carbs (glucose) to grow, why don't doctors change people’s diets when the cancer is first diagnosed? Donald Mariksek, Medical Doctor • Answered April 20 I've had a friend who specialized in oncology whom I once ran into over dinner. He gave me some information regarding cancer treatment that has since become a puzzle I have... Read more »   Is it possible for the elderly to live alone? Linda vanDyck, former World traveler, Stewardess, CPA • Answered February 17 I’m 81, and I live alone. I have a helper who comes in 2 times a week to do laundry and other household chores. I text my son every night when I’m safely in bed and again i... Read more » Do you smell bad after pooping? Pugnacious Lomax, M.E. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia • Updated August 21, 2024 No, and neither should you. Some people do, however. In fact, just today I was interacting with a roughly 40-year-old guy in one of my work’s support offices. He was showing ... Read more »   Kalyan, former Clerk Retired • Posted Nov 8, 2025 I am 61 years old and not working currently with a monthly income of 20000 living in my own house with my wife. I have no debts no responsibilities. Daughters are married and settled. I have health... Read more »   If cancer needs carbs (glucose) to grow, why don't doctors change people’s diets when the cancer is first diagnosed? Donald Mariksek, Medical Doctor • Answered April 20 I've had a friend who specialized in oncology whom I once ran into over dinner. He gave me some information regarding cancer treatment that has since become a puzzle I have... Read more »   Is 80 years old old? Asked in Aging with an Attitude • Answered by Klindar Gorak • December 19 Yes, by any standard. For most people, signs of old age begin appearing around 40, but gradually at first. You will begin suffering age related hearing loss and the lenses ... Read more »     My parents are spending my inheritance. What can I do about it? Sandra Smith, RN (1998-present) • Updated July 6, 2025 My mother gree up poor. Then I grew up poor. After I moved out, my mother and stepfather started doing very well. They had several rental properties and a nice nest egg in ... Read more »     My husband (60) is having an affair with a 28-year-old coworker. What can I do? Michael Vallar, Married to the same woman for 30 years. • Answered April 19 Accept that your husband is no longer attracted to you and is more excited with this young thing. This happens to 90% of men, but not everyone gets into an affair. Many jus... Read more »   Kathy Harrington • Posted Oct 3, 2024 A man dies in a car crash and arrives at the Pearly Gates. He sadly says to St. Peter, “But I can’t die now, my wife and three children will miss me.” Kindly, St. Peter replies, “Please don’t fear,... Read more »   What screams "I'm poor"? Marie, Been through some situations and dealt with a few heartaches • Updated May 17 I can definitely answer this one So up until I was about 8 years old I lived in a nice neighborhood in a nice house with a big backyard and big front hard. The house was two... Read more »   Why do some retirees choose to avoid Florida despite its reputation as a retirement haven? Richard Lowell, works at Aviation • Answered April 30 In 2025 we were considering moving to ‘the Villages’ next to Ocala, Florida. Been there, looked at new homes, was even preparing our present home in Georgia to sell. Then w... Read more » Read more in your feed