International Day of Older Persons

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Hashtags	#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, #OlderPersonsDay
Related Hashtags	#IDOP2020, #UNIDOP, #UNIDOP2020, #COVID19, #Ageing
2021 Date	1 October 2021
2022 Date	1 October 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

International Day of Older Persons in 2021

Friday, 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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For International Day of Older Persons, The Centre for Ageing Better and the UK Network of #AgeFriendly Communities are committed to making a difference as part of the global Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020 - 2030. #IDOP Find out more: https://t.co/W1SWuvdX7q https://t.co/CEGAxMuAPM
— Ageing Better (@Ageing_Better) October 1, 2020

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS Happy older person day. The longer you live, the more you experience. Spending time together with grandparents is so special. Honor their long life and sweet spirit with a special celebration on this important day! Stay Young At Heart. https://t.co/CrAoOdQmLz
— StayMetro Aparthotels (@StayMetrohotels) October 1, 2020

Happy International Day of Older Persons! We value all the work every staff member has done, to help all our residents' and patient's wellbeing, in particular during recent challenging times! https://t.co/HX6jXuhNRC
— Royal Hospital Donnybrook (@RoyalDonnybrook) October 2, 2020

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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.