Question:When is the International Day of Older Persons observed?
(a) October 1
(b) October 2
(c) October 4
(d) October 10
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Every year International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October.
- The day was designated by United Nations General Assembly on 14 December 1990.
- The year 2020 has also been recognised as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”.
- International Day of Older Persons 2020 will highlight the role of the health care workforce in contributing to the health of older persons, with special recognition of the nursing profession.
- The 2020 observance will also promote the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030) and help bring together experts to discuss the five strategic objectives of the Global Strategy and Action plan on Ageing and Health.
- SDG Goal 3 aims to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being of all at all ages”.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay