International Day of Older Persons 2024:Since childhood, we are taught in our families that we should respect our elders. Our elders are the foundation of our home. Only those who are very fortunate get the blessings of elders, hence everyone should respect their elders and superiors.

Let us tell you, old age is a stage in the life of every person. At this time, a person needs love, respect and belongingness the most. People who are under the guidance of elders are very fortunate. It is the elders who teach us the right way to live life. With their experience and learning you are able to overcome any difficulty in life. Therefore, we should never feel disregard towards them.

But, at present, October 1 is celebrated every year as 'International Day of Older Persons' with the aim of curbing injustice, neglect and abuse of the elderly and adults.

According to the information received, International Day for the Elderly is celebrated every year on 1 October to express our respect towards the elderly. Be it the elders of our house or those from outside, we should always have respect and honor for the elders in our mind. Nevertheless, this day is especially celebrated on 1st October to express respect towards the elderly and to stop neglect towards them.

What is the history of 'International Day of Older Persons'

Like every year, this year too International Day of Older Persons is being celebrated on 1st October. For your information, let us tell you that on October 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly had proposed declaring the elderly as International Day for Older Persons, after which October 1 started being celebrated as International Elderly Day. Before this there were two important developments.

Vienna International Plan of Action and World Assembly on Aging. Two initiatives led to a day dedicated to older people. On this Older Persons Day, one should not only take a pledge to be generous towards the elders, but also understand the responsibility of taking care of the elders.

What is the significance of 'International Day of Older Persons'?

Let us tell you, this day is celebrated with the aim of stopping discrimination, abusive behaviour, neglect and injustice towards the elderly and elderly people living all over the world. Especially on this day, many voluntary organizations run awareness campaigns across the country through various programs to highlight the injustice being done to the elderly and inculcate respect for them among the people.