My husband just recently reached that age where some places consider him a senior citizen and he has started saying okay because of all the benefits, etc. that he can get.
But wow is it confusing.
One restaurant says 65, some stores say 55, other places say 62. Doctors say 40...lol
Wouldn't it be a lot easier on people like my husband to have it set legally to one age for their convenence and not the profit of the manufacturer or vendor etc.?
P.S. My husband is extremely young for his age in looks and spirit. If I didn't say that and he read this he might have me sleeping in the dog house.
2007-08-06 00:39:36 · 16 answers · asked by momsplinter 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Wow Shelly, How old are you? Never mind....making them a senior at 50 seems a little harsh doesn't it?
2007-08-06 00:47:03 · update #1
You ever hear that saying about age is just a number? I am 48 and I don't consider myself in any way, shape or form a senior or even close. My mother is 68 and she still has a lot of spunk left. I think of it this way, the U.S. government sets an age that most people retire at. I'm not sure what it is, maybe 65. But if we are to be thought of as seniors after 50, what the hell, let's take advantage of all the little benefits and courtesy's, grab a six pack and head to the fishing hole!
2007-08-06 01:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by rich b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the store!
Technically when you reach about 60 you become a senior citizen, however each place considered a senior a different age. They make it cofusing for people.
It would make it easier if vendors and such would go to a legal age, but then they would have to take in less money. Heck some places don't even give senior cit. discounts anymore. They are getting greedy these days.
Just tell you husband that he is not old, he is still as young as he makes himself feel. People can make you old if you let them.
Good luck
2007-08-06 07:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by rae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I know both AARP and CAARP says 50 plus as seniors, however to get a government seniors pension you must be 65. However in some stores to get a seniors discount you have to be 55. So let's put it this way from 50-54 you're a senior in training, 54-64 you're a senior in waiting and 65 makes it official . LOL
2007-08-06 08:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzy-tish 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Country I think.
Here in the UK, it is 65. And it used to be 60 for Women, but I think that's changed.
I don't know about in the States.
I know that some stores seem to have a different idea as to when you become a 'Senior' Citizen.
They used to call you a Senior, when you had a Junior named after you... Of course that doesn't aways work, as I remember reading about a couple who in the 1920's named their triplet sons John Smith Senior, John Smith Junior and John Smith the Third based on the order of their birth. In that Case, John Smith Sr, would have been Senior his whole life.
2007-08-06 08:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by whatotherway 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the national wage discrimination act kicks in at 40; So why not then. Some places here in IL consider it to be 50, and other places 55. It is whatever the vendor wants, as they don't have to do that.
2007-08-06 08:11:56 · answer #5 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
55
2007-08-06 09:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age 65 sounds good to me for being called a "Senior Citizen."
2007-08-06 12:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60
2007-08-06 08:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by aly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like 60
2007-08-06 08:27:58 · answer #9 · answered by Don M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a senior, I would have liked it to be 55. I agree that it is confusing.
2007-08-06 07:43:55 · answer #10 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋