International Day of Older Persons in 2021

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ℹ HashtagsCompiled on03:32	#OlderAndGreener, #OlderPeoplesDay, #Olderpersonsday
Related Hashtags	#IDOP2021, #UNIDOP2021, #UNIDOP, #IDOP21, #AWorld4AllAges
2021 Date	1 October 2021
2022 Date	1 October 2022

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International Day of Older Persons in

Friday, 1 Oct

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International Day of Older Persons in 2021

International Day of Older Persons highlights contributions made by older individuals to society. It also raises awareness of struggles that come with aging in modern society.

Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for International Day of Older Persons - in 2021

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Our fabulous frailty team visiting the wards to celebrate International Older Persons day 2021 #combatageism #digitalequity https://t.co/XoCwSUpufy
— Louise Hogh (@LouiseHogh) October 1, 2021

As we celebrate International Day of Older Persons we are highlighting a wonderful volunteer champion Maura, crowned the Winner of Cork Volunteer Centre Volunteer of the Year 2020, North City. Maura is so supportive to her peers in her role as volunteer with Friendly Call Cork https://t.co/LVOMrV7F3w
— CorkCityPartnership (@CorkCityPartner) October 1, 2021

International Day of Older Persons celebrated today in Lambeth with some of our older persons enjoying an afternoon Tea Dance. Our way of saying thank you, recognising their contributions to our communities ensuring their voices are heard. @lambeth_council @AgeUKLambeth https://t.co/bhFoqUqc1k
— Sonia Winifred (@SoniaWinifred) October 1, 2021

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. ... The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991. The holiday is celebrated by raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse. #UgMoving4wd https://t.co/aodLXpwRkv
— Akello praise (@akello_praise) October 1, 2021

Sir David Attenborough is known for his work on climate shows like The Blue Planet. But did you know that he also inspires and collaborates with younger climate activists? Today we recognise him as one of our icons for the Day of Older Persons #UNIDOP2021 https://t.co/oPAVVd8tva
— Generations WorkingT (@GenerationsWT) October 1, 2021

On International Day of Older Persons, we call on @GOVUK @BorisJohnson @theresecoffey to do the decent thing & remedy shocking @DWP #StatePension #maladministration done to #WASPI #1950swomen. This scandal has gone on far too long. @WASPI_Campaign #NotGoingAway #UNIDOP2021 https://t.co/GW7vmU8juH
— Solent WASPI (@solent_waspi) October 1, 2021

This International Day of Older Persons, IFGB wants to celebrate older people and thank all the incredible organisations who make a real, positive impact on their lives every day. https://t.co/C2W5mtd7d7
— IrelandFundsGB (@IrelandFundsGB) October 1, 2021

Today is the UN International Day of Older Persons, and we want to post a small tribute to the legendary matriarch, Granny the Orca. She was first sighted in the 1960s, when kidnapping 🐋🐬 to imprison as circus performers in oppressive marine "parks" like SeaWorld was booming. https://t.co/5YWq3LWhah
— Animal Justice Party NSW (@AJPNSW) October 1, 2021

The former V.P of the Republic of Uganda H.E Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi handing over donations on behalf of URBRA at the celebrations to mark the International day of Older persons in Kumi district in 2019. #UgMoving4wd https://t.co/b0hIR92MMh
— Akello praise (@akello_praise) October 1, 2021