INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS

Aysor.am
October 01, 2009

The International Day of Older Persons is marked today since the
General Assembly designated 1 October as International Day of Older
Persons by resolution of 14 December 1990.

Initially, the Day was celebrated only in Europe, but it is widely
marked in many countries all around the world nowadays including
Armenia.

Traditionally, peoples of Caucasian region pertain with great respect
for older people, respect their opinion; and aged persons always sit
at the honorable places at feast tables.

This day is another opportunity to pay attention to the problems
of older people surrounding them by our care. This is especially
a demand for old persons who live in a nursing home. It’s not only
state’s task but each of us.

It is worth noting the wisest Armenian saying: "Love old people to
deserve the age".