STRESS ALERTS
Behavioral Signals
• Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
• Misuse of drugs or alcohol, sex or gambling.
• Decreased productivity.
• Withdrawal
• Trouble concentrating
• Rapid speech
• Frequent accidents
Physical Signals
• High blood pressure
• Rapid heartbeat
• Heart palpitations
• Headaches
• Aches and pains
• Changes in bowel movements
• Weight changes
• Heartburn
• Muscle tension
• Cold hands and feet
Emotional Signals
• Irritability
• Nightmares
• Crying spells
• Aggression
• Preoccupation
• Worrying
• Feeling worthless
• General restlessness or anxiety
Spiritual Signals
• Feeling empty
• Loss of meaning
• Doubt
• Unforgiving
• Martyrdom
• Looking for magic
• Loss of direction
• Need to "prove" self worth
• Confusion
You can't avoid stress completely any more than you can change the wind, but you can change your attitude toward situations that previously caused you distress. If you recognize that you feel you are frequently in a hurry and feel angry and hostile, discuss it with your physician and your family. You may need expert help to counteract the risk caused by stresses in your life.
Nu Metro gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays. 
The SABC gives a rebate to pensioners aged 70 and over on the annual TV Licence Fee. 
Intercape offers a 15% discount on Flexi and Full fares to all seniors over the age of 60
Telkom has a special for pensioners aged 70 and over:
For Pensioners only there is a 10% discount on 141 exchanges or 20 % discount on Bonus for midweeks at selected resorts. Terms and conditions apply.
Starlight cruises offers the following to all Senior Citizens: 20% discount on cruises from 2 to 4 nights. 10% discount on cruises 5 nights and longer. 
SAARP has negotiated special deals for its members.
Stores across the country offer senior citizens of 65 and over a 10% discount on all purchases made on a Wednesday, excluding items already discounted as special offers. 
South African Senior Citizens (60 years and over) until 30 February 2010: R74.00 for a return ticket(normal fare R145.00) on presentation of a valid South African ID document.
Stores across the country offer senior citizens over 60 special discounts...
Alexander Forbes has tailor made insurance products for seniors at special rates.
Retirement Villages can negotiate special MNET subscription fees for its residents.
Orion Hotels give Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 40% discount on Bed and Breakfast rates per person, per night at all Orion Hotels.
Ster Kinekor gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays. 
The Post Office defines a pensioner as someone over 60. A pensioner holding a Postbank account gets the full concession. This is bigger than for someone who does not hold a Postbank account. 
Transnet's Shosholoza offers seniors 60 years and older a 25% discount.
Greyhound offers a 5% discount to all seniors older than 60 able to produce a valid ID or Senior Citizen card. 
AVIS offers a 20% discount on any group of car hire to all seniors that are 65 and older
Hertz offers discounts of up 15% to over 55's
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