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Senior Discounts & Shopping

Thursday, December 11, 2008

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Senior Citizen Shopping, Discounts

Florida Company Offers Senior Discount on Product to Fix Slick Bathroom Floors

Falls in showers and tubs deadly to senior citizens and Slip Care offers solution

Dec. 4, 2008 – Falling is a high-risk disaster for senior citizens, who are more than 13 times as likely to die from a fall as are those even slightly younger in the 55 to 64 age group. There is a new product on the market that is targeting a solution from many of these deadly falls – the ones that happen in the bathroom. And, Slip Care, Inc. is even offering a senior discount on their Website. Read more...

New Catalog Attempts to Present Products Older Americans Need and Want

Active and Able is shooting for those 55+ and is online or in print

Nov. 21, 2008 – There is another new catalog out with merchandise targeting older people. This one, Active and Able, features hundreds of products geared to the 55+ market. It is online or available as a print product offered for free. Read more...

Senior Citizens Offered 15 Percent Discount on Help With Digital Equipment Installation

Zip Express sends someone to help with TV, digital camera or computer

Sept. 11, 2008 – Here is a Website most senior citizens may want to bookmark. Zip Express is offering people age 50 and over a 15 percent discount on personal help with installation or training to help get the flat screen TV, digital camera or computer running as they should. Read more...

Lavish Lifestyle for Senior Citizen Demands Glass Towel Warmer, Says ElderLuxe.com

ElderLuxe mission is to identify, endorse, and provide access to products that allow modern seniors to maintain a lavish lifestyle

Sept. 9, 2008 - The current “must-have” item for Americans to maintain a lavish lifestyle as they age is the Thermique Heated Glass Towel Warmer, according to ElderLuxe, a shopping Website that touts itself as the “premier source of luxury products for senior citizens." Read more...

Senior Citizen and Internet

FreeShipping.org Appeals to Seniors Home-Bound or Saving on Gasoline

Site moves to Colorado, plans to have 1,000 retailers offering free shipping deals on the site by 2009

Sept. 6, 2008 – A Website that may interest many senior citizens – especially those who are home-bound or trying to save on gasoline – is moving on and up and the price of gasoline maybe one of the reasons. FreeShipping.org is moving its headquarters from Orlando to Fort Collins, Colorado. Read more...

Senior Citizen Driving Courses Can Save You Up to 15% off Car Insurance

Discounted price for online safe driving course, which can earn insurance discount

By SeniorDiscounts.com

I DRIVE SAFELY logoJune 25, 2008 - There are now defensive driving courses available to mature drivers that could help reduce the amount you pay for your auto insurance. More than two- thirds of states mandate auto insurance policy discounts for such courses, and many insurance companies offer the discounts voluntarily. Read more...

Travel for Senior Citizens & Baby Boomers

National Park Service Has Changed Senior Discount Passes, Fees

Visiting these parks can be great vacation without spending lots of money

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Senior PassFeb. 21, 2008 - There have been some changes to the discounts available at National Parks, Monuments and historic sites over the past years, so we thought it would be a good idea to provide details for the entire pass programs, since visiting these areas can be a great way to vacation without spending lots of money. Read more...

Senior Citizen Shopping & Discounts

Senior Citizens Can Find Special Cell Phone Plans and Discounts

For seniors needing cell phone but not the extras or high costs

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

Feb. 19, 2008 - There are now wireless plan options available for seniors that would like to have a cell phone but do not need all of the extras and high costs associated with many of the current cell plans and providers. These cell phone plans can be a great alternative for people who would like to have a cell phone in case of emergencies or while traveling. Read more...

First Electronic Medical Emergency Alert Bracelet Targets Senior Citizens

CARE Memory Band uses USB connection to store medical data

Feb. 4, 2008 – The latest idea on helping senior citizens keep their emergency medical information handy is the CARE Memory Band, a wrist band device that uses USB flash memory technology. Read more....

Banks Offer Wealth of Special Discounts, Benefits for Senior Citizens

Many senior discounts start as young as 50 at banking institutions

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

Aug. 16, 2007 - Many people may not realize that most banking institutions provide special services for senior citizens. Not only do banks offer senior checking programs that offer discounted benefits beyond those of their standard checking services, but they may also have full service money management services available that are designed specifically for older adults' needs. Read more...

Senior Discounts Easy to Find at Southwest Airlines, Big Savings Online Now

Southwest offers fares as low as $39 until August 23 for fall and winter travel

Aug. 15, 2007 – Finding senior discounts on airlines is difficult – on many they don’t exist and others make them difficult to find. An outstanding exception is Southwest Airlines, which has substantial discounts for senior citizens and makes it easy to find the senior fare available on any flight. This week the company also announced big discounts for fall and winter travel that must be purchased by August 23. Read more...

No Senior Discounts on Gasoline but There are Ways Seniors Can Save

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts

Aug. 2, 2007 - Rising gas prices are affecting all of us. This week we are discussing some techniques you can use to help save gas. Some of these may be obvious, but they are probably worth repeating and will hopefully save you some money. Read more...

Senior Discounts to National Parks Have Changed

Golden Age Passport has been replaced for those 62 and over

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

July 27, 2007 - There have been some recent changes to the discounts available at national parks, monuments and historic sites. Many of you may have been familiar with the former national park discount programs. While not too much has changed, it is a good idea to know about the differences, since visiting these areas can be a great way to vacation without spending lots of money. Read more...

Senior Citizens Seeking Discounts Should Not Overlook Coupons Online

Many sites offer meaningful discounts on everything from travel to electronics

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

July 13, 2007 - When looking for senior discounts, be careful not to overlook one of the oldest sources of savings - coupons. Though clipping your way through Sunday papers and mail circulars just to save 25 cents on a can of soup might not sound like an alluring prospect, many Internet sites offer meaningful discounts on everything from travel to electronics, as well as your favorite brand of chicken noodle soup. Read more...

Senior Citizens Can Find Discounts at Most Auto Insurance Companies

There may be other discounts, too, for retirees, low mileage, etc., starting as young as 50

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

June 28, 2007 - Although it may not be automatic, most insurance companies provide a mature drivers discount. Drivers entering their fifties should see some decrease in their auto insurance rates. Read more...

MagicKitchen Carving Out Niche Online Providing Quality Meals for Seniors

CEO says idea prompted by experience with his elderly parents

June 26, 2007- Today’s seniors have more options for receiving quality nutritious meals at home than in the past.  Just ask Greg Miller, CEO of My Magic Kitchen Inc., a home-meal replacement business based in Los Altos, California.  Miller says his company has been providing quality, tasty and nutritious frozen meals to seniors and busy families across the country for close to two years. And, the company currently offers senior citizen discounts, too. Read more...

Senior Citizen Discounts Can Ease the Cost of Maintaining an Automobile

Most common discounts found at national auto service centers

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

June 19, 2007 - Owning and operating a vehicle can be costly these days. After insurance, regular maintenance and of course the high gas prices, public transportation can start to look mighty good. But there are some services that provide discounts for older adults to help ease the cost of owning a vehicle. Read more...

Features for Senior Citizens

HandiRecords is Handy Checkbook-Size Information Organizer for Senior Citizens, Caregivers

Necessary medical, insurance, contact information organized in one easy-to-access location

May 26, 2007 - HandiRecords, a checkbook-sized paper organizer, enables senior citizens, baby boomers and caregivers to easily record, store and communicate critical medical information to healthcare providers. HandiRecords fits easily into a purse or pocket, making it accessible and readily available for updating. Its pen and paper design appeals to users who prefer non-digital storage methods. Read more...

Spring Sports Often Offer Senior Discounts Up to 50 Percent

Plenty of discounts, too, on cool duds to wear for the summer

By Elliott Brown, Contributing Editor, SeniorDiscounts.com

May 17, 2007 - Now that spring has officially sprung, it's time to start looking outside for savings. Attending a sporting event can be a great way to save while taking in the sun. Though tickets for some major sports - professional baseball, basketball, football, NASCAR, golf and hockey - are often in too much demand to be discounted, there are still deals to be found. Read more...

Senior Citizens Can Find Savings on Spring Garden Preparations

By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com

May 8, 2007 - Spring is here and summer is rapidly approaching. Although many parts of the country seem to still be feeling the grasp of winter, it is still a good time to put the green thumb to work and get that yard and those plants ready for the coming warmer weather. Read more...

Get Cultured - Entertainment Discounts for Senior Citizens Available

Some even have free admission for seniors on certain days

By Elliott Brown, Contributing Editor, SeniorDiscounts.com

May 2, 2007 - Many of us may forget that there are numerous museums, theater programs and music concerts available in every city. Add a senior discount to one of these events and you can have a great time for less than it costs to go to the movies. Read more...

First Aid, Medical Help from Mayo Clinic Available for Seniors on Cell Phones

Traveling seniors can even find nearby emergency rooms

Feb. 23, 2007 – Senior citizens are not often eager to jump on board to take advantage of new ideas for technical gadgets, but they may want to take a second look at a new health information program from Mayo Clinic that will be delivered by cellular phone. “InTouch” will provide first aid tips, health alerts, locations of nearby emergency rooms and even explain what your physical symptoms mean. Read more...

California Bed & Breakfast Inns Offer Discount for Seniors Only

Special Web page leads directly to the senior discounts for fall

Oct. 5, 2005 - The California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) is inviting senior citizens to enjoy the “comfort and charm” of inns and B&Bs this fall. Special senior discounts are being made available through an interactive Website that is currently reached through advertising links on SeniorJournal.com. Read more...

Follow Senior Citizens to Lower Drug Prices, Study Says

May 21, 2005 – If you want lower drug prices, just follow the senior citizens to the pharmacy they use. That is the suggestion of award winning research by Adrienne Ohler, graduate student in economics at Montana State University. Read more...

Amtrak Offers Seniors Discounts

May 12, 2004 - Amtrak travelers aged 62 and over receive a 15% discount off the applicable adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains. (Discount does not apply to sleeper accommodations, the Auto Train, or weekday Acela Express or Metroliner service. Valid proof of age required. Additional restrictions may apply.) Go to Site

New Access to 240 Prescription Drug Savings Programs

Jan. 22, 2003 - The National Council on the Aging is proud to announce the launch of BenefitsCheckUpRx, a free confidential screening tool that provides seniors with a comprehensive and personalized listing of their eligibility for over 240 prescription drug savings programs covering nearly 800 medications. The service is fast, free, and completely confidential. Click 1/22/03^^

Longs Drug Introduces Senior Advantage

The new discount card for seniors is said to offer drug savings up to 50%, plus savings on other items in their store for seniors without insurance. They cover California and Hawaii. For information -  Click 11/07/02 nt

Walgreens has a Senior Discount Card that builds a credit balance you can spend in their store. Click 11/07/02 nt

Eckerd has a discount card, regardless of age, but you pay a monthly fee to get the discounts. Click 11/07/02

Consumer Help, Advice from Government Site

Consumer Protection Agency has posted a Web Page with links to consumer information specifically for senior citizens.  It has information about a wide range of topics from avoiding scams, to buying cars, to saving money. Click 6/4/2**

Website Features Senior Discounts

They are trying to gather thousands of discounts in one place and invite you to contribute. Click 4/3/01*

Seniors (62 & up) Can Get Free Pass to National Parks

With summer approaching, millions of seniors are beginning to think about getting outdoors. Visiting a national park is a popular choice and one reason is that those 62 or over can get in free with a Golden Age Passport...and get 50% off other fees. Click for story * 3/26/01

 

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