Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons

A Time to Honor and Appreciate

Every year on October 1st, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons. This day is a time to recognize the contributions of older adults to our societies and to raise awareness about the challenges they face.

As we age, we face a number of challenges, including: * Ageism: Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their age. * Lack of access to healthcare: Older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions and need access to affordable healthcare. * Poverty: Older adults are more likely to live in poverty than younger adults. * Social isolation: Older adults are more likely to be socially isolated than younger adults.

Recognizing Contributions

Despite these challenges, older adults make significant contributions to our societies. They: * Provide care for grandchildren and other family members. * Volunteer their time in their communities. * Share their knowledge and experience with younger generations. * Help to preserve our culture and traditions.

Call to Action

On this International Day of Older Persons, let us all take a moment to honor and appreciate the older adults in our lives. Let us also commit to working together to create a more inclusive and age-friendly world.

Resources

* [United Nations: International Day of Older Persons](https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day) * [World Health Organization: Ageing and Health](https://www.who.int/ageing/en/) * [HelpAge International: Ageing](https://www.helpage.org/what-we-do/ageing/)

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