International Day of Older Persons
(วันผู้สูงอายุสากล)
1 October
#UNIDOP #NICFD #MU
October 1 is the International Day of Older Persons (#UNIDOP) which serves as a hallmark and reminder of the significant role older women play in traversing global challenges and contributing to their solutions with resilience and fortitude.
2022 theme is: “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women.” The 2022 theme of International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) serves as a hallmark and reminder of the significant role older women play in traversing global challenges and contributing to their solutions with resilience and fortitude.
• Now, almost 900 million people in the world are older than 60.
• By 2050, there will be more people over 60 than there are children in the world.
• Life expectancy worldwide is expected to rise to 81 by the end of this century.
• Most people are happiest in their youth and then once they reach their 70s and 80s.
How do we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons?
• Chat with an older person – we might learn something about ourselves in the process.
• Volunteer your time – Find out about the organizations in your area that work with the elderly and see what you can do to help
• Become an advocate – The United Nations says “”the essential contribution the majority of older men and women can continue to make to the functioning of society.”. The challenges faced by many elderly need to enhance.
