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How are you going to honor Seniors today?

Aug 21, 2012 3:57 PM

August 21st is for oldies, but goodies.

It honors our elderly population. On this day, we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value & contribution of elderly people to home, family and society. On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5847 creating National Senior Citizens Day to be August 21.

You might:
o - Spend some time with senior citizens (Cheerfully let them ramble on about 'the good old days.')
o - Show your appreciation for seniors (Take them out to lunch, dinner or take a meal to them. Offer to clean their house, make repairs, run errands, etc.)
o - Do volunteer work in support of the elderly (Some residents in assisted living homes have no visitors, go chat w/them. Consider volunteering for Meals-On-Wheels.)

If you are a senior citizen, enjoy your day any way you desire. It might be nice to call/visit your elder relatives/friends, too. Take advantage of senior citizens specials and discounts. :-D

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Am I a qualified senior citizen? What is the minimum age to be considered a senior, legally? The Proclamation 5847 bill does not specify this important statistic.

cengland0 cengland0
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Most Federal agencies regard age 62 as eligible to receive benefits reserved for seniors. Social security is different, I am talking about social programs.

moondrake moondrake
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@cengland0: Not sure of the actual age. ;-) You're only as old as you feel...blah, blah. I used to think 65 was considered a senior because that's when peope starting collecting Social Security. But you can get SS at 62 (w/a reduction). Also, people live longer now. If SS lasts (doubtful), I believe the age will be raised to 70.

Who's to say when you're really elderly or a senior? AARP = American Association of Retired People. Minimum age is 50 to join!?!?

So...whatever your age, celebrate if you wish. And please remember others who might be of a certain age, too!

gmwhit gmwhit
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By keeping off their damn lawns.

captainsuperdawg captainsuperdawg
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In honor of the holiday, I promise not to knock any senior citizens down the stairs today.
But alas, I know I'll have to get back to the grind tomorrow.

houndlax houndlax
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Not putting them on an ice flow?

lavikinga lavikinga
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Some interesting responses. Don't know why I was surprised, but I was. Guess I expected a bit more respect for seniors. And no, I don't think that all elderly people deserve honor - just like any other age group. I try (am not always successful) to respect all people. Have a special place in my heart for those who have been around longer than me. Always have felt that way...

Yes I know that some responses were meant to be humorous. Some were. :-D I sincerely hope that many are genuinely respectful of their elders - especially parents & grandparents. This is just one day...try, okay? ;-)

gmwhit gmwhit
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@captainsuperdawg: Nice. +10 here. :)

jsimsace jsimsace
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By driving 10 miles under the speed limit.

kbsig106 kbsig106
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I just think honor seniors is what we should do.

claire05 claire05

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