Whether it is in good economic times or not, availing of a senior discount is always a prudent strategy of getting the most out of a particular service.   On top of the tangible and intangible benefits of getting older, qualifying for a senior discount is another welcome perk.

Aside from books, There are several online resources for senior discounts, among them seniordiscounts.com and AARP.  Another approach would be to go directly to the websites of companies that have popular senior discount programs for goods and services such as Amtrak (eg, 15% discount on adult - ages 62 and over - on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains), Kohls (department store), and Hyatt (for hotels and resorts services).

Qualifying for and taking advantage of a senior discount can indeed go a long way in augmenting the quality of life as we grow older, especially during retirement living when financial resources are not as much as in the working years.  However, the caveat is sometimes senior discounts are not a given but have to be sought for.  As they say, seek a senior discount and you shall find!