World Senior Citizen’s Day 2023: The special occasion of World Senior Citizen Day is celebrated every year on August 21 across the globe with great enthusiasm and joy. It is celebrated to highlight the contribution of elderly people in our lives and society. The occasion is dedicated to celebrating the senior citizens, who form an integral part of our family, society and nation. World Senior Citizens Day is an opportunity to create awareness about elderly abuse and the age deterioration of senior citizens worldwide.
World Senior Citizen’s Day: History
The history of World Senior Citizens Day dates back to 1988. The occasion was officially founded by the President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. After signing a proclamation, 21 August was recognised as World Senior Citizens Day in the US. Since then, many other countries also adopted the day to pay respect to senior citizens and have been celebrating the occasion with great enthusiasm and joy.
World Senior Citizen’s Day: Significance
World Senior Citizens Day is a global opportunity to celebrate and appreciate senior citizens for their services, accomplishments, and dedication they have given in their lives. The occasion promotes intergenerational connections and policies for better lives of senior citizens. A family is incomplete without the wisdom of the elderly members.
World Senior Citizen’s Day 2023: Theme
The theme for World Senior Citizens Day 2023 has not been declared yet. While the celebrations of World Senior Citizens Day 2022 revolved around ‘Celebrations Spending time with your parents and grandparents.’ The theme for World Senior Citizen Day 2021 was ‘Pandemic: Do they change how we address age and ageing?’
Government Schemes For Senior Citizens
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Scheme
Varistha Mediclaim Policy
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
National Programme for the Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE)
Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana
