INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ELDERLY PERSONS 2022:History, Significance, Theme
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ELDERLY PERSONS 2022 October 1st is celebrated worldwide as International Day of Older Persons . The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly with the aim of recognizing the contribution of older people and discussing the issues they face . Older people make an important contribution to society by volunteering, passing on experience and knowledge and supporting their families in various tasks. To ensure that people must age gracefully, the day aims to raise awareness of the issues affecting the elderly population, including senescence and elder abuse. There is no denying that older people make a great contribution to society. Whether through their guidance, sharing of experience and knowledge, or volunteer work, the contribution they make cannot be repaid and as such they certainly deserve a day of celebration. Therefore, the International Day of Older Persons not only honors but also respects the contribution of older people in building s...