October 1st if the International Day of Older Persons, as declared by the United Nations.
The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world.
Older people have always played a significant role in society as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. Yet they are also highly vulnerable, with many falling into poverty, becoming disabled or facing discrimination. As health care improves, the population of older people is growing. Their needs are also growing, as are their contributions to the world.
In order to highlight the day, SBS Greek invited, Father Nicholas Stavropoulos, Chief Executive Officer of St Basil’s in NSW. St Basil’s is a non profit aged care provider.
Father Nicholas stresses the meanings of the day, and elaborates on how his Institution will celebrate it.
