International Day of Older Persons

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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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Celebrated International Day of Older Persons at Onehunga with our Tongan seniors group Malo! Too funny when Milo started barking during their singing he wanted to be part of it. https://t.co/plmxkxyQue
— Jo Bartley (@jobartleynz) September 30, 2022

The International day of older persons celebrated by Bhartiya Samaj @bhartiyasamaj Auckland Provides opportunity to acknowledge the value of older people & raise awareness about their contributions to our communities & struggles that come with ageing in modern society @IndiainNZ https://t.co/aNlIyXyWuD
— Bhav Dhillon (@BhavDhillonnz) September 23, 2022

In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, Ageing Well will be hosting a symposium. We'll be focusing on some of the most important issues facing older people in Aotearoa: aged care and affordable housing. https://t.co/VDAf8zX9Sp #UNIDOP2022 #AddingLifeToYears
— Kia eke kairangi ki te taikaumātuatanga (@ageingwellnz) September 28, 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.