International Day of Older Persons
- International Day of Older Persons
The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year.
On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons as recorded in Resolution 45/106 [ [http://daccessdds.un.org/doc/RESOLUTION/GEN/NR0/564/95/IMG/NR056495.pdf?OpenElement Resolution 45/106] ] . The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991 [ [http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/idop/intro_e.htm Ideas for observing this day] ] .
The holiday is celebrated by raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society.
This holiday is similar to National Grandparents Day in the United States and Canada as well as Respect for the Aged Day in Japan. The observance is a focus of ageing organizations and the United Nations Programme on Ageing.
ee also
* Aging-associated diseases
* Elderly care
* Geriatrics
* International observances
References
External links
* [http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/olderpersons/ Official UN Site]
* [http://www.ifa-fiv.org/ International Federation on Ageing]
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