International Day of Older Persons

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

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International Day of Older Persons in 2022

Saturday, Oct 1

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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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It’s International Day of Older Persons #IDOP2022 Be sure to acknowledge older persons in your community #ableg https://t.co/WasctwOMmX
— Lori Sigurdson (@LoriSigurdson) October 1, 2022

Today is the International Day of Older Persons 2022 and an excellent opportunity to recognize the valuable contributions seniors make every day in communities throughout British Columbia. https://t.co/UFj67F5NNI
— BC Seniors Advocate (@SrsAdvocateBC) October 1, 2022

International Day of Older On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. Today local 444 represented our retirees at the annual flag raising this afternoon. #uni444retirees https://t.co/beKYGm5VoE
— Local 444 Unifor (@LOCAL444UNIFOR) October 1, 2022

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Oct. 1 is National Seniors Day and the International Day of Older Persons

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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.