They Say with Age comes Wisdom, but the Financial Perks aren’t Half Bad!

Senior Care in Amagansett NY

Most people have heard – at least once or twice – they have to ask for something if they want to get it. When it comes to saving money, there is no question that senior discounts can add up quickly; however, seniors also shouldn’t be afraid to ask for the savings.

Senior discounts are advertised virtually everywhere – from movie theaters and National Parks to restaurants and even retail stores. Some of these saving are not just dollars off, but also offer significant perks for being a certain age.

The fact is, there are many seniors and senior care providers who are not aware of all the potential savings they may have access to. The key to getting these great deals is to ASK!  Read on to learn more about potential senior discounts here.

There are thousands of grocery stores, airlines, retailers, and restaurants offering senior discounts each and every day. While there are some companies that actively advertise these discounts in order to draw in new customers, there are hundreds that don’t.

For example, restaurants such as IHOP, Applebee’s, and Denny’s offer some type of senior discount. Virtually all the major airlines and rent-a-car companies also offer these discounts. Certain companies, such as Hy-Vee, Albertson’s, and Hallmark provide discounts for seniors during certain days of the week. Even pets can benefit from having a senior owner with some pet stores offering ‘senior days’ where they receive a certain percentage off their pet’s essentials.

As mentioned earlier, there are some instances where being a senior will provide more than just a discount. In fact, there are some places where seniors can get a product, meal, or something else completely FREE. One example of this would be ski resorts. There are quite a few that allow any senior over the age of 80 to ski at no charge. They have other programs for younger seniors to pay minimal fees to ski. While this may not be a sport all seniors enjoy (or can do), it is something to consider for those who love to ‘hit the slopes.’

On the other hand, senior discounts are not all about sports and shopping. The seniors mind can reap certain benefits, too. There are a number of public universities all across the US that will waive tuition fees for seniors when there is space available for them. For example, enrolling in the University of Washington will allow seniors to audit two courses each quarter for just a $5 fee. While they can’t take the tests or turn in homework, they get all the knowledge offered by a college course.

Also, the age that qualifies a person as a senior is dropping quickly. In the past, the general age was 65 to take advantage of all these great discounts. However, many establishments can take anyone over 50 as a senior and give them the discounts.

Take some time to explore the local deals in the area with a home care provider and seniors may be surprised to learn just how much they can save.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional senior care services in Amagansett, NY, call the caring staff at Artful Home Care today at 631-685-5001.

Source
http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2012/09/17/how-to-get-senior-citizen-discounts