International Day of Older Persons: October 1

• The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year since 1991.
• The United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons on December 14, 1990.
• The day aims at raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse and contributions that older people make to society.
• The theme this year is, ‘Celebrating Older Human Rights champions’. 

Points to Remember:

1. When is the day observed
2. Theme of 2018