National Seniors Day

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2023 Date	October 1, 2023
2024 Date	October 1, 2024

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National Seniors Day in 2023

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National Seniors Day History

National Seniors Day seeks to show appreciation for older adults across Canada. This day aims to acknowledge the lifelong contributions that older adults have made for their families and communities. It aims to improve the income security, social inclusion, and housing of seniors. This day encourages thanking seniors and showing them appreciated they are. Ideas include helping them with errands or chores.

National Seniors Day was established in 1990 as an extension of the UN International Day of Older Persons initiative. It is observed annually on October 1st.

Top Tweets for National Seniors Day

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We’ll keep working to make sure seniors across the country have the support they need – not just today, for National Seniors Day, but every day. Together, let’s thank them for all that they contribute to our communities and our country. My statement: https://t.co/WUdkaG4ON9
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 1, 2022

On National Seniors Day, we acknowledge the life-long contributions our seniors have made and continue to make to our families, communities, and our country. Today, I invite all Canadians to reach out to a senior in their lives - whether it be a relative, neighbour, or friend. https://t.co/o4pw8ScvDF
— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) October 1, 2022

Every year on October 1st we mark National Seniors Day & celebrate the invaluable contributions of seniors who’ve shaped 🇨🇦 into the strong, inclusive country it is today. As Minister of Seniors, I’ve seen the immense impacts seniors have made from coast to coast to coast. https://t.co/aHvmvxnDQy
— Kamal Khera (@KamalKheraLib) October 1, 2022

National Seniors Day Facts

According to Statistics Canada, 6.8 million people were aged 65 or older in 2020.
By 2030 seniors will make up 23% of Canada's population.
In 2018, seniors aged 65 and older received $44.4 million in pension benefits.

National Seniors Day Top Events and Things to Do

Do something kind for a senior in your life. Do chores, run errands, or cook them dinner.
Learn more about your family history. Speak with your elders and learn about their lives. Learn where you come from.
Volunteer at a local senior centre and offer help to the residents.