August 21 Is Senior Citizens Day

August 21 Is Senior Citizens Day and 

Right at Home of Central New Jersey 

Celebrates All the Great Seniors 

We Know and Love

The right people, doing the right things, 

the right way, for the right reasons. 

Right at Home.

August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day in America. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation designating the day as one on which all Americans should celebrate and honor the lives and contributions of the generations of Americans that took care of their families, their home towns and our country. 

In 2012, less than 20% of our population in America was over 60 years old but current projections show that by 2050 nearly 30% of the US population will be over 60 years old. 

They say wisdom comes with age but did you also know that senior discounts come with age? Here are some great discounts that you or your parents or senior friends or colleagues are eligible for. 

If you shop at Kohl's and are over 60, you are eligible for a 15% discount every Wednesday. On the first Tuesday of each month, you can get 20% off your total purchase (if you're over 55) at Walgreens . 

If you're planning on travel, a number of hotels offer up to 15% discounts on your stay, as do rental car companies.  A lot of airlines also offer discounts on flights but most require you to call and book over the phone since senior discounts usually aren't featured on their websites. It certainly is worth asking about.

If you like to go to the movies, AMC Theaters offers discounts to those 55 and over when you buy your tickets online. 

Cell phone and internet service can be costly but a number of communication companies like T-Mobile provide discounted customized plans for people aged 55 and older. 

For a more complete list of all the discounts seniors may be eligible for (some starting as early as age 50), the AARP website is always a great place to start. If you're not already a member, their annual membership fee of $16 ($12 during the first year of membership) is well worth the discounts they share and the valuable information on benefits you're eligible for that they can provide for you. 

Right at Home of Central New Jersey  is proud to care for our senior citizen clients and help them continue to live happy, safe and productive lives with the help of our wonderful team of caregivers and nurses. We always look for opportunities to help our seniors save money and enjoy activities and we hope our suggestions above will be valuable to you. 

We cherish the opportunity to honor the achievements our senior citizens have made and to appreciate their contributions to our world and we will always advocate for their rights. Happy Senior Citizens Day!