FUN PRIVILEGES OF GETTING OLDER

A fun list of some of the privileges of getting older by Gero students

Benefit 1: Senior and Restaurant discounts! Denny’s, Dunkin, IHOP, Groceries! And so much more!

Benefit 2: Getting older grants us the gift of wisdom.

Benefit 3: New Accessories: Unlocking new fashion, like walkers!

Benefit 4: Senior community and activities.

Benefit 5: Retiring!

Benefit 6: Grandparenting!

Benefit 7: Respect (most of the time).

Other Benefits: Boarding a Plane First, Medicare, New Hobbies.

Misconception ⟶ Fact: You do not have fun when you are old = WRONG. Getting older is a privilege.

References:

Clark, Chris. “The Biggest List of Senior Discounts (April 2025).” The Senior List, 28 Mar. 2025, https://www.theseniorlist.com/senior-discounts/.

Patrick, J. H., Jr., B. H., & Hollis-Sawyer, L. (2020). Adult Development and Aging. SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://csulb-bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781544361673

“Senior Citizen Program.” Parks, Recreation and Marine, https://longbeach.gov/park/recreation-programs/programs-and-classes/senior-citizen-program/.