World Retired Day. Send a piece of warmth to an elderly person on seniors day

International Day of Older Persons has been celebrated annually on October 1 since 1991.

History of the day

The UN General Assembly (UN GA) established this day to draw public attention to the problems of the elderly. The first World Assembly on Aging, where the International Plan of Action was adopted, which determined the approaches of the international community to the problem of aging, was held in 1982 in Vienna. Eight years later, the UN General Assembly decided to consider October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons, and in subsequent years adopted the UN Principles for Older Persons and the Declaration on Aging.

In addition, the Madrid International Plan of Action, adopted in 2002, proposed three priority areas for tackling aging: active participation of older people in society, ensuring health and well-being in old age, promoting an enabling environment for social development... The Madrid International Plan of Action calls for a global monitoring (review and assessment) of the implementation of its proposed actions every five years.

Problem statistics

According to the UN, in 2017, the number of people in the world aged 60 and over reached 962 million, accounting for 13% of the world's population. The number of elderly people is growing at a rate of 3% per year. Today the most a large number of people 60+ live in Europe (25%). Aging is accelerating in other regions of the world as well. According to UN forecasts, the global population of elderly people will reach approximately 1.4 billion by 2030, 2.1 billion by 2050 and 3.1 billion by 2100. The problems of population aging initially affected mainly developed countries, but today they are becoming more and more urgent in developing regions as well.

in the report The World Organization health care (WHO) about the problems of population aging, it is also said about the fight against stereotypes that have developed in society regarding people of the third age; the phenomenon of ageism, which has become widespread in recent decades, is considered, that is, the creation of stereotypes and discrimination against people or groups of people on the basis of age. Ageism can take many forms, including bias, discriminatory practices, or institutional strategies and practices that perpetuate stereotyped beliefs. This phenomenon, with serious implications for both older people and society as a whole, can be a major barrier to effective policymaking and can be a serious negative impact on the quality of medical and social assistance that older people receive, says the Report.

Support for the elderly in Russia

Day of the Elderly is celebrated in Russia on October 1, based on the resolution of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation of June 1, 1992. In most Russian cities on this day, free concerts, excursions to museums, charity performances, film screenings, and recreation evenings for older people are held annually on this day.

According to the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation as of January 1, 2018, the number of pensioners (men 60+, women 55+) in the country is more than 37 million people.

In the spring of 2018, the Moscow Longevity project was launched in Moscow, which is designed to help older people who have retired in socialization, self-realization and development of talents. The project offers elderly Muscovites free participation in art and drawing clubs, dance and vocal studios, yoga and other sports.

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More and more older people continue active social life: in last years a relatively new direction for the country is developing - silver volunteering. People retirement age more and more often they are involved in the organization of charitable, cultural, sports events of both federal and local significance.

How often do young people thank veterans for their contribution to the development of society? How many of us have ever helped an ailing old man on the street at least once in our lives? Most begin to think about the older generation only at the moment when they themselves approach retirement age.

Elderly People's Day is a young holiday that has its own characteristics and interesting story... We'll tell you 13 interesting facts about this holiday.

1. When is Elderly Person's Day?

This date was not chosen by chance, there is a certain symbolism: autumn, like old age, is the golden time of our life.

2. Prerequisites for the emergence of the holiday in Japan

The idea belongs to the Japanese Masao Kadovaki, who proposed to officially approve this day in 1947. The date was also proposed - September 15th. At this time, the weather was fine, and the harvest was coming to an end. A council of elders was held in the village, who supported the idea of ​​the need to improve the lives of the elderly.

Other villages and cities in Japan appreciated this idea and began to celebrate the holiday everywhere.

So in 1966, the Day of the Elderly became an official holiday .

3. History of the approval of the Day of Older Persons

In the 1970s, the problem of the rapidly aging population of the planet swept the whole world. In 1982, issues related to aging were addressed in Austria at the World Assembly. Ensuring a dignified old age has become a topic that concerns all countries of the world. Representatives offered various options and exchanged experiences.

The UN did not disregard this initiative and proposed its own action plan. So in 1990 appeared International holiday dedicated to the problems of the elderly.

The northern countries of Europe were one of the first to celebrate the Day of Older Persons, then the southern countries and the United States joined in.

In Russia, the Day of Older Persons has been celebrated since 1992.

4. The meaning of the holiday, or who is congratulated on the Day of the Elderly?

This day was created so that problems affecting the older generation, were heard by the society.

Day of Older Persons is intended to help parents and grandparents adapt in a rapidly developing society. The interests of pensioners, the difficulties of the disabled, material difficulties should be the focus of attention on this significant day.

Just paying tribute and adopting the experience of the older generation is already worth it to devote a little time to those who took care of each of us in childhood.

It is good news that the significance of this holiday is increasing every year.

5. Statistics data

In the second half of the twentieth century, life expectancy increased by 20 years. Today, there are almost 700 million people around the world who celebrated their 60th anniversary.

According to demographers' forecasts, by 2030, citizens over 60 years old will make up almost a third of the population of economically developed countries. In Russia, this period is slightly longer, according to the forecasts of Professor S.P. Kapitsa, we will reach this figure by 2100. For 50 years, the number of the elderly population in Russia has more than doubled.

Thanks to statistical data, the role of the older generation has been reassessed, and the attitude towards them has changed somewhat.

6. Symbol

The peculiarity of this holiday is that it has two symbols: foreign and Russian.

• Overseas depicted Earth on white background. Ears of wheat are located around the ball. This logo embodies the scale and globality of the celebration.
• In Russia the symbol of the Day of Older Persons is the image of the hand in the form of an open palm, which symbolizes the participation and support of the older generation.

7. Feature of the holiday

Every year, for the Day of Older Persons, relevant topics are selected that reflect social problems.

2011 was held under the theme of global aging, and in 2012 we considered the prospect of longevity for the future. In 2015, it was discussed how urban conditions are suitable for older people.

Election campaigns in many countries often include caring for retirees in their programs, which helps to bypass opponents in the race.

8. How is it celebrated?

The government is marking this day with an increase in pensions, financial assistance to veterans, benefits and various payments. There are programs on television that are most interesting to older people.

In addition, free concerts, charity events and even sports events are organized in cities.

Honoring long-livers, labor veterans among the older generation is traditionally held on the Day of the Elderly.

9. What to give for the holiday?

One of the main reasons everyone loves the holidays is the opportunity to receive a gift. And elderly people are no exception, because they love attention so much.

Of course, it is impossible to advise a universal option that would suit absolutely everyone, yet each person is individual. But pleasant and necessary little things in everyday life will never be superfluous.

Women are pleased to receive flowers at any age, so the bouquet will be appropriate for this day. Often, older people are quite frugal and try not to spend money on their own needs. In this case, the holiday will be an excellent occasion to present a cherished new thing. This can be garden tools or satellite TV.

Tea set or warm blanket help you express concern for your loved ones.

10. The most famous centenarians

Not everyone manages to live to be one hundred years old, since the duration depends on various factors. These include heredity, habitat, mood of a person and his goals.

According to the WHO classification, centenarians are people who have celebrated their 90th birthday.

Today, people who have crossed the 100-year mark are found in many countries of the world. The United States can rightfully be proud of the number of centenarians: in 2000 there were more than 70,000 of those who celebrated 100 years or more.

One of the most famous centenarians is the Colombian Javier Pereira, who lived for 169 years. Zoltan Petridzh lived in Hungary for 186 years. Tense Abzive, a resident of Ossetia, celebrated his 180th birthday. There are also long-livers who have lived for more than 150 years in Turkey, Albania and Pakistan.

11. Age is not a hindrance to glory!

Having set a goal, you can achieve it at any age, since dreams have no limits.

Many examples can serve as confirmation of this:

• Writer H.G. Wells received his degree at the age of 76. The fact that he dropped out of school at the age of 14 did not prevent him from defending his thesis.
• Professor Takishiro Mori decided to go into real estate at the age of 55. After 38 years, his fortune was estimated at $ 13 billion.
• Colonel Sanders decided to open its own KFC network, having crossed the 60-year milestone. The road to fame was long and thorny, but perseverance and self-confidence helped to overcome all difficulties.
• Katherine Josten decided to become an actress at the age of 60 after long years of living as a housewife. As a result, the star of the series won two Emmy awards.
• Writer John Tolkien became famous after the film adaptation of his book "The Lord of the Rings". The professor at Oxford University had celebrated his 62nd birthday by then.

12. Better late than ...

Life goes on in retirement - this is a well-known fact. But for most elderly people, it does not change for the better.

Consider the amazing examples when old record-holders proved to the whole world that age does not interfere with new impressions in any way.

Kenyan Kimani Marugi went to school at 84 to read the Bible and calculate his pension.

Mor Keith is in the Guinness Book of Records after bungee jumping. The jumper from the 160-meter bridge at that moment was 96 years old.

Japanese Minoru Saito made a solo trip around the world at the age of 77. His considerable age did not deter him from the trip, which lasted almost three years.

American resident Gladys Burrill ran a marathon at the age of 92. This was her fourth attempt in 6 years.

In retirement, you can conquer Everest, learn to be a pilot, walk around the icy desert - truly inspiring examples, isn't it?

13. How to live happily ever after?

Many centenarians living in different countries ah the world, are a great example that it is quite possible to live to be 100 years old.

It is important to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, give up junk food and exercise. Scientists have proven that walking in the fresh air has a healing effect on the entire body.

Important good mood, because laughter, as you know, prolongs life.

So longevity and optimism are inextricably linked.

Elderly Person's Day is a special holiday that takes all of humanity to a new level. This day is a kind of recognition that life expectancy is constantly increasing, which means that there are more and more of those who celebrate the holiday every year.

(International Day of Older Persons) is celebrated annually on October 1 by the decision of the UN General Assembly since 1991.

The purpose of this day is to draw public attention to the problems of elderly people.

According to the UN, there are currently almost 700 million people over the age of 60 in the world. By 2050, the number of people over the age of 60 will reach two billion, accounting for more than 20% of the world's population. The problems associated with population aging initially mainly affected the developed countries, but they are now becoming increasingly important in the developing countries as well. The developing world will see the largest and most rapid increases in the number of older persons. Moreover, the Asian region will have the largest number of elderly people, and the African region will have the most significant increase in the proportion of the elderly population.

In 1982, the first World Assembly on Aging was held in Vienna, where the International Plan of Action was adopted, which determined the approaches of the international community to the problem of aging. In the same year, the plan was approved by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Continuing such initiatives, December 14, 1990, in its Resolution 45/106, shall be considered October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. In 1991, the General Assembly adopted the UN Principles for Older Persons (resolution 46/91), and in 1992, the Declaration on Aging.

In 2002, the Second World Assembly on Aging, held in Madrid, adopted a Political Declaration and an International Plan of Action, which strengthened the political consensus on aging, with a focus on development and international cooperation and assistance in this area. Following the adoption of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging (MIPAA), it provided guidance for the development of strategies and programs at the national level, stimulated the development of national and regional plans, and provided an international framework for dialogue.

The goal of the International Plan of Action is to ensure that older people in all countries of the world have the opportunity to live in safe and dignified conditions and continue to participate in society as full citizens.

The Madrid Action Plan proposes three priority areas for action at the national level: active participation of older persons in society and development; health care and well-being in old age; contributing to the creation of favorable conditions for social development. Each priority area includes priority issues or problems; tasks and recommendations.

The Madrid International Plan of Action is not a set of universal prescriptions. It is a global strategy framework against which governments have pledged to check the direction and content of action on aging at the national level. The choice and implementation of these actions depends on the conditions and capabilities of different countries. The main level of action for the implementation of the MIPAA is the national one, with national governments having a fundamental responsibility to implement the wide range of recommendations contained in the Plan.

In Russia, according to Rosstat, as of January 1, 2018, there are more than 30 million people over 60 years old.

Day of the elderly in our country is celebrated on the basis of the resolution of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation of June 1, 1992.

Happy old man's day!
Success, joy, comfort,
Health until the end of the century
And fortunately an easy route.

Care and well-being,
Warmth, understanding,
Living is only better every year
I sincerely wish you!

We love our old people
There is warmth and comfort in their souls!
We wish them bright days
And a sea of ​​colorful minutes!

Let their pension grow
And all dreams will start to come true!
The elderly people are worthy
Enjoy your happy life!

Every age is beautiful
And this one too - without a doubt,
May every day you lived
Only brings inspiration!

Wealth is all your years:
A treasure of experience, skills, a sea of ​​knowledge,
And you will always share this with us,
Thank you without being reminded.

Today the date is another reason
To wish you good health
So that the heart is not naughty, it was young,
And the soul would never grow old!

Live long without knowing weakness
Let only joy be in your life.
May your loved ones never forget you,
So that every day was brighter and more beautiful.

More - unforgettable moments
You do not know grief, difficulties, sorrows.
Only a lot of vivid impressions.
We love you! Congratulations.

On the day of the elderly, I wish
I drink tea next to them,
Hug more often, appreciate,
There are many good words to say.

They always want attention
So do your best
So that they are so needed
They have become important for everyone.

Happy seniors day,
Mood and new ideas!
Respect and gratitude,
May there be more joy in life!

Let there be no anxiety and sadness
Greet the morning with a smile
Good health to you,
Do not need medical supervision!

Even though they are elderly according to their passports,
But in my heart, all the same, young,
Congratulations today, dear ones,
Let the good times await in the future!

Do not be tormented in vain, do not be sad,
Rejoice in life, blossom, smile,
May relatives and friends always support
The heart is glowing with love and hope!

Shine with gray whiskey
The eyes began to see weaker
But the heart does not know longing
Your soul has become wiser!

So let them pass by
All diseases, weakness and weakness,
You don't care about problems
After all, there are so many things to do!

Congratulations! May luck
Will not leave for a moment
All tasks will submit
There will be happiness, like a flower garden.

May health only grow stronger
Remains a keen eye
Life will be great
And sparkles like a diamond!

My dear people,
My people are old,
You have already lived so much
But there is something ahead.

There are many more discoveries
Glorious and bright events,
Don't miss the main thing
Your happiness is on the way.

In their youth, not everyone thinks about what awaits them in a few decades, and often they do not pay attention to grandparents, even with age parents they rarely meet. In fact, older people have enough problems, and the world community is trying not to ignore them. In many countries, there are social and state programs that are aimed at supporting the elderly, and not so long ago they received their own international celebration, which is celebrated on October 1.

history of the holiday

The idea of ​​honoring the older generation has existed for a long time, but it was recently decided to consolidate it with the help of a holiday. It was established at the initiative of the United Nations in 1990. The organization took such a step due to the fact that the number of elderly inhabitants of the planet was more than 10% of the total number of people. At first, only European states supported the initiative, and Russia joined the celebrants a little later, only in 1992. Later, the celebration found support in other states, even those that were not direct participants in the UN, which speaks of the true global meaning of the Day of Older Persons.

The prerequisites for the establishment of the holiday appeared back in 1982, when the World Assembly dedicated to the problems of aging was held, during which a plan of approach to the problems of aging people in the coming years... In turn, the main UN principles in relation to the elderly were adopted in 1991.

It should also be said about the global targets on aging until 2001 (1992) and the Declaration on Aging (1992). In this way, the international community has further deepened its understanding of the essential requirements for the well-being of older persons. And in 2002, another similar event took place, at which attention was paid to international cooperation in this area.