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/
Here in Canada its called the "National Seniors Day"and its a hot topic in the news now because of the federal elections this month!
Here's a nice article with links to resources and upcoming events in each province:
https://www.federalretirees.ca/en/news-views/news-listing/september/celebrating-national-seniors-day