UN International Day of Older Persons: 1 October 2024 by Ita Marguet, October 2024
On December 14 1990 the UN General Assembly declared l October as the International Day of Older Persons that was first observed on l October 1991. Now into its 34th year the designated theme in 2024 is ‘Ageing with Dignity: The importance of strengthening care and support systems for older persons worldwide’. Its aim is to encourage governments, policy makers and social services across the globe for a concerted and sustained action to address the physical, social, psychological and…