Europe for All Ages
International Day of Older People
In 1991 г. the UN recognised the contribution of older people and the importance of the support for their meaningful participation in the society. The date 1 October has been dedicated to older people. The day is also marked as a day of music, pastry and architecture.
Population ageing is a major global trend reshaping societies worldwide. Life expectancy at birth now exceeds 75 years in half of the world's countries, 25 years longer than in 1950. By 2030, older persons are projected to outnumber youth globally. This demographic shift significantly transforms the
Systems for social services, care, health, pensions, support for those providing informal care. The theme of the day this year is "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide".
The European Union also develops policies and documents for older people. Tulip Foundation will participate in a meeting to mark the International Day of Older People 1 October at the European Parliament in Brussels together with members of the European Parliament, AGE Platform members and other civil society organisations from around Europe. Together we will take this opportunity to plea for the rights of older people to social, digital, labour, cultural integration in the life of the society in Europe in XXI century. We will also support the creation of an Intergroup “A Europe for all Ages” at the European Parliament.
Care, support and connection between people have many different faces. It is up to us to talk about the contribution of older people to their families and communities; to involve them in this conversation and to encourage and support their meaningful participation in the society.
We encourage colleagues, partners and organisations to demonstrate attention and recognition to our mothers and fathers, grandparents, teachers and friends. Organize your initiative for the Day of Older People.
Let us be “Society of all ages”!
