of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics. consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. of, relating to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work: a habitual dreamer, who can't be bothered with practical affairs.
With the oldest of the Baby Boomers turning 65 this year, the question of when one becomes a senior citizen is a topic of interest to a new generation.
There is no set age at which a person is considered a senior in Canada. Generally, for specific purposes the age at which senior discounts start is usually 55. However, for many government benefits you have to be at least 60 or 65 years of age in order to qualify. Most commonly for the purposes of government benefits, the age of qualification for seniorâs benefits is currently 65.