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Did you know that today is International Older Persons’ Day, or International Day for Older People?

I didn’t (and I have a passion for older adult care and was the Older Adults Lead for The Hub before my new voluntary role) so I thought I’d share a few links relevant:

‘We need to stand up now’ for the elderly: urges UN rights expert on World Day

https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/09/1048252

Age UK & Age International on International Day of Older Persons

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sunderland/about-us/news/articles/2017/international-day-of-older-persons/

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https://ageukblog.org.uk/tag/international-day-of-older-persons/

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https://www.ageinternational.org.uk

Action for Elders

https://www.actionforelders.org.uk/appeal/older-peoples-day

Do you have any good ones for sharing? Share them as a comment!

Thank-you, enjoy the rest of your day....and go hug a parent/grandparent, make an older age neighbour a cup of tea or do a quick food shop, ask someone about their life story. If you care about an older adult, today is as better day as any to show them.

Best wishes,

Shelley

And, keeping track of ‘awareness days’:

https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/international-day-of-older-persons-2019/