The age of a senior citizen depends entirely on who is making that decision.
Most governments use age 65 or higher for senior citizen status for pensions or other benefits. The AARP accepts members starting at age 50. Many businesses set their own age for senior citizen discounts, usually age 55 or older.
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I believe at 55 you become a senior citizen in Florida.
Senior citizen discount
In Arizona, you are considered a senior citizen at age 65 for purposes such as eligibility for certain discounts and benefits.
Males are considered senior citizens at the same age that females are considered senior citizens.
Within the United States, the federal government considers an individual a senior citizen at the age of 65. In addition: The age of a senior citizen depends entirely on who is making that decision. Most governments use age 65 or higher for senior citizen status for pensions or other benefits. The AARP accepts members starting at age 50. Many businesses set their own age for senior citizen discounts, usually age 55 or older.
Apparently, Kohls has raised the senior citizen age from 55 to 62 then lowered it to 60.
At the age of 62, one can retire with social security benefits within the US, and is considered to be the age of a senior citizen by many organizations. However, the federal government has determined one who is 65 years of age or older is senior citizen.Organizations such as AARP and most businesses consider age 55 as senior citizen and you would receive the standard senior discounts. So there are various opinions, but age 55 is about the youngest considered age.
I seriously doubt that any politician of ANY state, has the guts to attempt to pass a law which set a prescribed age at which one becomes a "senior." In California, at age 70 you are considered a senior regarding renewal of your drivers license, you are qualified for senior housing at age 55, for AARP at age 50 and you can get the senior discount at IHOP when you are 55!
Middle Age. A senior citizen is considered to be 60
The age for the Dunkin' Donuts senior citizen discount may vary by location, but it is typically available for customers who are 55 years old or older. It's best to check with your local Dunkin' Donuts store for specific details on eligibility and discounts offered.