International Day For The Elderly

  International Day for the Elderly is celebrated every year on 1 October. This day is observed to focus on the importance of senior citizens who sometimes are neglected in our society. This day emphasizes on our responsibilities towards our elder in order to make their lives happier. The theme of the International day of the older persons 2017 is "Stepping into the future : Tapping the Talents, Contributions and  Participation of Older Persons in Society”. It focuses to facilitate contributions and participation in old age, including technology, education and lifelong learning, access to information, as well as overcoming barriers that exclude or discriminate against older persons.

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