The other day I saw an OPB video indicating 50% of Americans are single and 28% live alone.

Portland Real Estate Seniors Living Alone Senior Safety Program

In times of emergency what should a person living alone do with their medical information? Obviously it should be readily available. There is a national private safety program for seniors or boomers that provides their emergency information to the people who need it, and only when they need it, should you be a senior living alone.

I had never heard of the program and I found out about this senior safety program when I took my classes for my SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation recently.

Emergency Plan For Living Alone

The program has your emergency information available when it is needed by firefighters, medics, first responders, etc.  It provides information to them about who you are… what medications you are using… what illnesses you have… who is your emergency contact person… what is your normal blood pressure… are you wearing hearing or seeing devices… do you speak English… and, if not, what language do you speak?

Those who find themselves in an emergency situation with you, would love to know your medical conditions in order to treat you properly during your emergency. This information gives them critical insight into any current heart event you may be having. When you get to the hospital, they will want to know even more. What insurance do you have, etc.

These are all very annoying questions when you don’t feel well, and sometimes you may not recall the answers. Other times you may be unable to provide the answers that are needed to these critical life-saving questions because of your condition. So what should you do?

Your Emergency Information

This senior safety program is the smart way to have your medical information on hand just in case of such an emergency. Seniors can utilize this to keep track of their constant medical changes and medications. It’s the right thing to do to make sure you are treated properly in an emergency situation if you are living alone.

Want More Information?

I’d be happy to send you all the information about this national senior safety program for you to make your own decisions.  There are 4 steps to having your emergency information available.  They use a privacy policy and only those that may need your information, in case of an emergency, have or get your information.

Further, there is a form, decals, and information you can store on your refrigerator door should a medic or firefighter need access to your medical information.  It is all done in privacy and nothing is public. The information is stored securely. The program uses a Secured Socket Layer (“SSL”) standard transmission encryption to protect any transmission of emergency information by you.

In addition, use this program to put your medical information in your wallet, in your glove compartment, and especially on your refrigerator door.  Even put one in your child’s pocket before you are faced with an emergency.

Call me at 503-804-9685 or send me an email at: betty (at) bettyjung.com to obtain this information.  Your safety and health should come first and not left to a guessing game when you find yourself in an emergency situation especially if you live alone.

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Portland Real Estate Portland Home And Garden Show Plus Senior 55+ Discounts

If you’re a senior, you may want to check out this list of Senior Discounts at retail establishments throughout our Portland area.

PORTLAND HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

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55+ And Older Senior Discounts

This list is a repost from Research Maniacs, however, like their page suggests, you might want to ask before you go to the retail establishment if you are counting on that senior discount.  There are some listed to use from age 50 too.

Restaurants
Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan’s: discount varies by location
Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off (55+)
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)
McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney’s: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off (55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)
Retail and Apparel
Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
Big Lots: 10% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
Clarks: 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 20% off (50+)
Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery
Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel
Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Best Western: 10% off (55+)
Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members
Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities & Entertainment
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 30% off
Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+)

Miscellaneous
Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

VETS

Lowe’s and Home Depot offer 10% discounts to Veterans (if you ask).

ALWAYS ASK ABOUT THE SENIOR DISCOUNT

Since many senior discounts are not advertised to the public, our advice to men and women over 55 is to ALWAYS ask a sales associate if that store provides a senior discount. That way, you can be sure to get the most bang for you buck.

Portland RetailERS With 55+ Senior Discounts

Know of other places around the Portland metro area that offer senior discounts?  Send me an email betty (at) bettyjung.com and I will include them here.  Also, I know there are certain stores around Portland that offer senior discounts on certain days.  Know any?  Give me a call at 503-804-9685.

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