A. 1  The causes of gross and microscopic blood in urine (hematuria) are similar and may result from bleeding anywhere along the urinary tract. 2  Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be either gross (visible) or microscopic (as defined by more than three to five red blood cells per high-power...
In the US, a person is considered a senior citizen at the following ages: 62 By many businesses that offer senior discounts, and limited benefits from the government. 65 most businesses and even more benefits from the government. 68 newer style benefits from the government. 70 just about everywhere. 75 by the TSA when traveling.
The main reason that the question arises is because there are many different places that use the term senior citizen, and their age requirements vary. Some places refer to those over 50 as senior citizens. Yet there are many other places that say you must be 55, 60 or 62 to be considered a senior. Finally, there are those that consider the age of 65 to be the real age of a senior citizen. In fact, definitions of the term senior citizen in dictionaries are just as vague and confusing when it comes to an actual numerical age.