International Day of Older Persons – October 1, 2022, history significance why we celebrate
We’re fortunate to have older people around us, whether they’re family, friends, or just general acquaintances. Older people are fonts of wisdom, experience, and storytelling. They can inspire us to continue striving — or warn us of dangers we’re unaware of. We should look to them for guidance whenever and wherever possible. Unfortunately, far too often we tend to forget — or, worse, downright ignore — the older people in our lives. That’s one of many reason why the International Day of Older Persons on October 1 is such a terrific holiday.
History of International Day of Older Persons
It was first established on the 14th of December in the year 1990 by the United Nations General Assembly. It was started celebrating for the first time on October 1st in the year 1991 to aware the people about issues which affect the elders as well as to appreciate their contribution towards the society.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS TIMELINE
1948
Human rights and the elderly
The U.N. seeks to promote “the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by older persons.”
1982
Assembly on Aging
According to the United Nations, “the international community started to highlight the situation of older persons” by adopting the “World Assembly on Aging.”
1990
U.N. proclamation
The United Nations adopted October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. About 10 months later, the world observed the first-ever International Day of Older Persons on October 1, 1991.
RECOMMEND STORIES
- National College Colors Day – September 2, 2024: history
- Bison-ten Yell Day – September 2, 2024: history, FAQs
- National Lazy Mom’s Day – September 6, 2024
- World Coconut Day – September 2, 2024: A Nutty Celebration!
4 REASONS TO EMBRACE AGING
The world is getting much older
Almost 900 million people in the world are older than 60. By 2050, 2 billion people — or 22 percent of the planet’s population — will be that age. In fact, by 2050 — for the first time in human history — there will be more people over 60 than there are children in the world.
Longevity is becoming commonplace
According to the U.N., life expectancy worldwide rose from 46 to 68 years between 1950 and 2010. It’s expected to rise to 81 by the end of this century.
Happiness increases with old age
According to a recent study, most people are happiest in youth and then once they reach their 70s and 80s. Most people reported that they were the least happy in middle age.
Sex gets better, too — at least for women
Although older women may have sex less often than they did when they were young, researchers have found that sexual satisfaction improves with age. In fact, women over 80 are more likely than their younger counterparts to report a satisfying sex life.
How to celebrate International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons is especially celebrated for the senior citizens all across the world to focus on the duties towards their lives through the demonstration of promotional material in schools, offices, institutions, and public notice boards. People are getting encouraged about their responsibilities towards the lives of elder people to make their life better and happy by analyzing all the problems affecting the lives of the senior citizens.
Celebrate this day with your parents and grandparents. Make them happy by every means. This day is to create awareness about elderly people. Take care of your parents and elderly people each and every day. Share your happiness by using the hashtag #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons or #WorldElderlyDay on social platforms.
