Q of the D: Do you use Senior Discounts?

@dgobucks226 Yes, there is another over 50 discount group we joined called AMAC

@LeaPea2417 Very good

Oh, that's a cool perk! Joining AARP can also get you discounts on restaurants like Carrabba's Italian Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Denny's. Other eateries like Perkins, IHOP and McDonalds have special menus for older adults (starting at 55). Other senior perks include Cruise Lines, car rentals, and some transportation like Amtrack and Greyhound bus. Who knew there were so many deals out there for us older adults!

Yes, any savings is a big deal these days! Utilizing senior discounts is a great way to stay within your budget and enjoy the perks of being an older adult.

@dgobucks226 yes you are right. yep

@dgobucks226 A lot of the discounts are quite well known but not all. We get discounts on medications, car and drivers licences, council rates, public transport - they are the main ones I guess.

@dgobucks226 Once we get to 80, we have to have a driving test and yearly medical checks. I think that's the story. I haven't quite got there yet.

@JudyEv Some good ones there! I like the idea of a senior rate for driver's licenses. No such thing here. In fact, I bet they would prefer some older seniors don't drive at all

@dgobucks226 Yes, that's good but I am rarely traveling these days.

Well, at least saving on transportation is a good thing. Thanks for your input

@dgobucks226 Thanks for all the ideas. I could kick myself because I forgot about the Outback discount when we were there. Darn it!

@LindaOHio Ha, ha. Right, Outback is one of your favorite restaurants.

Good deal! I forgot about haircut specials for seniors. AARP is a very good membership. They offer quite a few good deals. Joining AARP can also get you discounts on restaurants like Carrabba's Italian Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Denny's. Other senior perks include Cruise Lines, car rentals, and some transportation like Amtrack and Greyhound bus. Kohl's clothing store offers a senior discount day on Wednesdays. Michael's arts and crafts has one on Tuesdays. Consumer Cellular phone plan, eye places like LensCrafters, and Hearing USA also have discount senior plans. Utilizing senior discounts is a great way to stay within your budget and enjoy the perks of being an older adult. Who knew there were so many deals out there for us older adults!

You young whipper snapper you! Well they do start some older adult discounts at age 55 so in a few years you can take advantage. Eateries like Perkins, IHOP and McDonalds have special menus for older adults (starting at 55). So, a reduced price is not bad! You can also join AARP at 50. Joining AARP can also get you discounts on restaurants like Carrabba's Italian Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Denny's.

@dgobucks226 I will have to be on the lookout and start making preparations. lol. As for AARP I would never join that organization. AMAC is the one I would be a member of.

@dgobucks226 ........Those discount days sound interesting for people who go shopping. I do mine online. I think most of these you mention are for in-house eating. I have mine delivered. If I was traveling a lot I would become a member of AARP. If do ever decide to travel I would probably check into discounts with Amtrak. Thank you for your information.

@celticeagle Of course, glad to share!

Never hurts to ask. If you don't you may be passing up on some savings. I recently played golf and got a senior discount of $6 Yes, attractions usually offer some type of discounts to seniors! Other kinds of discounts offered are: Kohl's clothing store offers a senior discount day on Wednesdays. Michael's arts and crafts has one on Tuesdays. Joining AARP can also get you discounts on restaurants like Carrabba's Italian Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Denny's. Other eateries like Perkins, IHOP and McDonalds have special menus for older adults (starting at 55). Other senior perks include Cruise Lines, car rentals, and some transportation like Amtrack and Greyhound bus. Who knew there were so many deals out there for us older adults!

Thank goodness for senior health benefits! If you ever get the urge to travel somewhere Amtrack and Greyhound bus offer senior discounts. Eyeglasses and cell phone plans also offer discounts.

Yes, I have heard about those but I don't travel .... kinda hard to do with a cat and dog.

@dgobucks226 Anyway I am only 21 still so....

Sorry to hear that OT! Sometimes the best things to see are within your reach like a walk-in around the corner to enjoy nature.

@RebeccasFarm Ha! It's not how old you are, but how you are old... Love this quote from George Burns the comedian. So true!

@dgobucks226 With some cards you could get those discounts even if not a senior in your country. I remember we had the AAA card and we had discount on car rentals, museums, theaters. Eyeglasses and haring aids are covered by our National Healthcare System, no matter our age.

@dgobucks226 We do not pay a higher premium because hearing and eyes are fully covered by the basic (MANDATORY) health insurance that we have here in Switzerland. Only dentist works are not covered, unless it is an accident. That means, if you fall and break your teeth, they cover.

@LadyDuck Yes, very true. The AAA card is a great alternative if you not of senior age. I've used it myself. We can get additional coverage on eye and hearing, but you will pay a higher premium for those extras. So, no additional premiums for those coverages. That's great!

@dgobucks226 I'll be 59 in another month and a half. But thanks for that.

@DaddyEvil You welcome, lol.

What a bummer! When you do reach 50 AARP is an organization membership where many discounts are offered on the same things given to seniors. Maybe your area will offer them by then. Thanks for your input!

@dgobucks226 No, just whenever I think to ask!

Good deal! Any items in particular you take advantage of?

Oh ok. The U.S. is big on rewarding old age Restaurants, clothing stores, pharmacies, eyeglasses, buses, national parks, hearing aids, and arts and crafts stores are a few items we get discounts on.

I see. Military discounts are as popular as senior discounts and well deserved When you do reach 50 AARP is an organization membership where many discounts are offered on the same things given to seniors. Thanks for commenting...