Food and Entertainment
1. Prepare meals at home instead of dining out. It’s cheaper this way plus its healthier.
2. Dine-out only during special occasions. You will be surprised on the amount of money you can save.
3. Take advantage of senior discounts. Most theaters and restaurants offer discounts for Senior Citizens so be sure to ask.
4. Check the newspaper and the Internet for any restaurant coupons.
Prescription Drugs
1. Always ask your doctor for the generic versions. It is much cheaper compared to brand name drugs.
2. Ask your doctor for several free samples.
3. Check the Internet for coupons. Some manufacturers provide coupons for their products.
4. Check with your pharmacy if they offer any Senior Citizen discounts or any discounts from organizations you belong to.
5. Pill-splitting. Most of the time prescription drugs cost almost the same regardless of the dosage. As your doctor if he can give you a prescription for twice the amount of dose you need so you can split it in half before taking it. Be very cautious when doing this. Make sure to ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice before doing this. They should be able to tell you whether or not you can cut each pill in half before taking it.
