GuideMarcus Vale5 min
What the job gave you for free, and how to replace it
The job set your alarm, your deadlines and your company. Now you set them, and the sharpest retirees do it on purpose.
BRO Seniors
Sixty onward, and still building. Money that has to last, training that still works, grandkids, purpose and the years nobody warned you were the good ones.
Makes every word on the page bigger.
BRO Seniors Circle. A friendly members-only chat for verified members 55 and over. No private messages, nobody selling anything.
Pull up a chairThe BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.
The Pickleball GuideRules in plain English, how to call the score, a first-game walkthrough, gear on a budget, drills and courts near you.Learn to play Make Memories on PurposeTraditions by season, a year-of-memories planner, one-on-one days, grandparent adventures and the records your kids will keep.Plan the year
Plain words, bigger text if you want it, and nobody here will ever pressure you to buy anything. If a call, email or message asks you for money or passwords, stop and ring one of the numbers below. See the numbers
In the news for you
Medicare, Social Security, scam alerts and more, from the news desks. Each opens on the outlet’s own site.
- Three Seniors Found Dead in Blood-Stained New Jersey Home with Macabre Note Taped to Front DoorBreitbart
- Karoline Leavitt Reminds MN Democrat Dreaming of Gun Grabbing That the Constitution Still ExistsTwitchy · Opinion
- Newsom’s Dirty Medicaid Trick Sticks Californians With Pricier Premiums Or A Budget ShortfallThe Federalist
Companionship and dating for seniors
Hoping for a friend to talk to, a companion for dinners and drives, or someone to marry again? BRO Singles welcomes men and women of every age, with no upper limit. Men join free; women unlock full profiles with the Singles Pass. Every member is ID-checked by a person, every message is checked before it arrives, and nobody will hurry you.
Read how it worksHelp when you need it
Real people at official numbers. None of them will ever ask you for a gift card, a wire transfer or your password.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are struggling, grieving hard or thinking about ending your life. Free, private, any hour. Veterans press 1.
Medicare
Questions about your Medicare coverage, cards, bills and plans.
TTY 1-877-486-2048
SHIP: free Medicare counseling
A trained local counselor who helps you compare Medicare plans. Free, and nobody is selling anything.
Social Security
Retirement and disability benefits, your statement, payments and cards.
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time · TTY 1-800-325-0778
Eldercare Locator
Help near you: rides, meals, home care, caregiver support and more.
Call or text
AARP Fraud Watch Helpline
Talk to a trained volunteer if you think a call, email or offer is a scam, or you have been taken. You do not need to be an AARP member.
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern
National Elder Fraud Hotline
Run by the U.S. Department of Justice for people 60 and over who have lost money to fraud. A case manager helps you report it.
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern
Report a scam to the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission takes reports of scams, fraud and identity theft.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Report online and computer fraud to the FBI. Online only; there is no phone line.
In an emergency, call 911. Numbers checked September 2026 against each agency’s own website.
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Worth an hour of your evening
From channels we rate. Plays on YouTube.
BRO Seniors quizzes
Quiz yourself, then your friends
- What Kind of Grandparent Are You?Cookie jar keeper or adventure guide? Eight easy questions to find your style.Take the quiz
- Is Your Paperwork in Order?Will, beneficiaries, a medical directive and the rest. Eight plain questions, private and just for you.Take the check
- Those Were the Days: A Fun Trivia RoundSock hops, Saturday matinees and the shows everyone watched. Eight friendly questions.Take the quiz
- The Scam-Savvy QuizPhone, email and pop-up scams aimed at retirees. Eight questions on how to spot them and what to do.Take the quiz
- Friend quiz · Seniors editionHow well do your friends know you?Answer about yourself, send the link, and see who really knows you. Nicknames only.Make yours
Quiz
Does your wardrobe actually fit you?
Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.
Quiz
Is your money actually in order?
Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.
