International Day of Older Persons

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Related Hashtags	#UNIDOP2022, #UNIDOP, #IDOP2022
2022 Date	1 October 2022
2023 Date	1 October 2023

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International Day of Older Persons in 2022

Saturday, 1 Oct

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International Day of Older Persons History

International Day of Older Persons highlights contributions made by older individuals to society. It also raises awareness of struggles that come with aging in modern society. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14th, 1990. It is observed each year on the 1st of October.

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Today is the UN's International Day of Older Persons. #Ageism The theme for this year is Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World. To find out more head to https://t.co/CiXO0QruKZ https://t.co/HziWPhkhzQ
— EveryAGE Counts (@EveryAGECounts) September 30, 2022

Today is the International Day for Older Persons. It’s a day to reflect on ageism in our communities and celebrate the older people in our lives. In the disability community people 65+ being ineligible for the #NDIS is beyond unacceptable. It needs to change! #auspol https://t.co/cm5MNXAxpG
— Senator Jordon Steele-John (@SenatorJordon) October 1, 2022

Today is the UN’s International Day of Older Persons. At COSA we stand for equitable care and outcomes for ALL people with cancer, including older patients. Stay tuned for more info about our virtual Ageism Forum, led by COSA’s Geriatric Oncology Group 🤝 #gerionc @mskrasovitsky https://t.co/fMcKgoNgX6
— COSA (@COSAoncology) September 30, 2022

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International Day of Older Persons Facts

The theme for International Day of Older Persons in 2020 was Year of the Nurse and Midwife. The theme highlights the role of the health care workforce and their contribution to the health of older persons.
According to the US Census Bureau, individuals 85 and up are the fastest growing age by percentage.