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The International Day of Older Persons - 01 October.

October 1st of each year is dedicated to highlighting the contributions that older people make to society. The International Day of Older Persons is also observed to bring awareness to the aging population.

Throughout history, older persons have played an essential role in society. They have been leaders, teachers, and caretakers. However, older persons are also very vulnerable. They often face discrimination, abuse, and poverty.

By 2030, the number of people over the age of 60 is expected to grow by 46%. This means there will be 1.4 billion people over the age of 60. Older persons will outnumber youth and children under the age of 10. Part of the reason for this is older people are living longer than ever. Since the year 2000, life expectancy has increased by 5.5 years. The current life expectancy is 70 years for males and 75 years for females.

The aging population has a significant impact on society. It also presents unprecedented challenges. One of the biggest challenges is healthcare. As people get older, their health tends to deteriorate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of chronic diseases will increase. This includes cancer, dementia, obesity, and diabetes. There will also be an increase in the number of falls. Falling is the leading cause of injury among seniors. One other major challenge is a shortage of healthcare workers and caregivers.

Being aware of these challenges now will help to prepare for the future of the aging population. It will also help to ensure rights for the elderly are implemented. Despite the challenges, it’s important to remember the value that older persons add to societies.

In 1982 an initiative called the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing was adopted. The UN General Assembly eventually endorsed the initiative. In 1990, the UN took the initiative one step further and established the International Day of Older Persons. 

The overall umbrella theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons in 2022 is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.” This theme will be celebrated by the NGO Committees on Ageing in New York, Geneva and Vienna – each with a unique and complementary approach to the overall theme.

Source: www.un.org

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