Happy National Senior Citizen Day to all our fellow senior citizens (and soon to be) here

[Dan Murphy]

I know we have a number of seniors and soon to be here. Enjoy your day.



National Senior Citizens Day was created to give back to the seniors that have impacted our lives and those who have already given so much. Changing demographics due to improved healthcare have enabled our older citizens to contribute more years of productivity than ever before. This has allowed many to seek second careers and serve as role models for the younger generations. For all that they have done, we owe our seniors our thanks and gratitude. Back in 1988 former President Ronald Reagan was honoring seniors when he signed Proclamation 5847.

“Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today, and gives us ample reason this year to reserve a special day in honor of the senior citizens who mean so much to our land,” Reagan proclaimed. “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older — places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity.”

https://agesafeamerica.com/august-21-national-senior-citizens-day/

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[georgina]

Right back at'cha! Although personally I don't really feel the need for this recognition. I laughed last week at a grocery store in Wisconsin, the employee gave me the Wednesday senior discount at the register. I asked him how he decided who was old enough, he said he just gave it to everyone he thought eligible. At 61 I don't always qualify, but DH was around somewhere and he's 69 so we were legit. I have no problems taking advantage of senior discounts where I can, and with my greying hair I look the part!

 

[tvguy]

Right back at'cha! Although personally I don't really feel the need for this recognition. I laughed last week at a grocery store in Wisconsin, the employee gave me the Wednesday senior discount at the register. I asked him how he decided who was old enough, he said he just gave it to everyone he thought eligible. At 61 I don't always qualify, but DH was around somewhere and he's 69 so we were legit. I have no problems taking advantage of senior discounts where I can, and with my greying hair I look the part!

Yup. What is a Senior Citizen anymore? Some places it is 55, some places it is 65. To be considered a victim of Elder Abuse in California, the state says you have to be 65. However, state law also says to receive care in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, you only have to be 59 1/2.
At 66, I have passed all the milestones except I can't take my full Social Security until I am 66 1/2.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

God Bless all of you! Dad is a senior! I'll have tell him about today

 

[leebee]

Just popping in to say Happy Senior Citizens Day to all of us who are Senior Citizens! I think we are a pretty good group!

 

[Micca]

And I'm just hearing about this now?????????????????????? It's after 4:30, there's only a couple of hours left in my day!

 

[slo]

Happy Senior Citizens Day to all our awesome DIS Seniors

 

[jo-jo]

And I'm just hearing about this now?????????????????????? It's after 4:30, there's only a couple of hours left in my day!

Yeah, it's almost bedtime for us old timers.