A Brief Discussion on Senior Citizens
Senior citizens are individuals who reach an advanced age generally beyond the middle age – that is over 60 years old. Simply called as seniors, the term “senior citizen” is rarely applied to people who are before age 50. Seniors or elderly people are often granted with several benefits including lesser costs on medical care, senior citizen life insurance and senior discounts.
Despite the “unhealthy” habits and peculiar lifestyle of youngsters at present, surveys revealed that there has been an increase human life expectancy in the past century, leading to a larger population of elders. In addition, it was also found out that most elderlies have health awareness when it comes to proper nutrition and daily exercise. For this reason, countries with soaring number of senior citizens have caused financial botheration on some of their government programs; for example, the Social Security System in United States which has age requirement in receiving retirement benefits is augmented from 65 to 67-69 years of age. This is to cater the growing number of citizens in the state.
There many other senior citizen services other than medical benefits. Some local businesses offer huge discounts to elders in exchange of their patronage. Also, senior citizens may also benefit from “free home delivery” services in several localities. Public transportation fares on jeepneys, taxis and buses give also discounts for seniors. In well-off countries like America, senior center services like day care are mostly enjoyed by elderlies, along with meals and recreational activities.
Other services for senior citizens include:
Despite the “unhealthy” habits and peculiar lifestyle of youngsters at present, surveys revealed that there has been an increase human life expectancy in the past century, leading to a larger population of elders. In addition, it was also found out that most elderlies have health awareness when it comes to proper nutrition and daily exercise. For this reason, countries with soaring number of senior citizens have caused financial botheration on some of their government programs; for example, the Social Security System in United States which has age requirement in receiving retirement benefits is augmented from 65 to 67-69 years of age. This is to cater the growing number of citizens in the state.
There many other senior citizen services other than medical benefits. Some local businesses offer huge discounts to elders in exchange of their patronage. Also, senior citizens may also benefit from “free home delivery” services in several localities. Public transportation fares on jeepneys, taxis and buses give also discounts for seniors. In well-off countries like America, senior center services like day care are mostly enjoyed by elderlies, along with meals and recreational activities.
Other services for senior citizens include:
- Health and medical check-ups such as free blood pressure checks, sugar testing and other tests.
- Discounts on medical care and local clinics.
- Assisted living facility is an alternative facility for nursing homes where seniors are assisted on their daily livings including grooming tasks and medical benefits.