Persons. This special day recognizes the contributions of older persons
and draws continued attention to the issues of global aging.
This year also marks the tenth anniversary of the International Year of
Older Persons. The theme - "Towards a Society for All Ages" - continues
to guide nations in creating communities for both young and old. In his
message for the International Day of Older Persons, U.N. Secretary
General Ban Ki Moon noted that this motto emphasizes the need to treat
older persons as both agents and beneficiaries of development. This
emphasis on the positive contributions of older persons -- and the
United Nations Principles for Older Persons -- take on even greater
importance as the world struggles to confront global food, energy,
climate, financial and economic crises. Secretary Ban Ki Moon also
urged nations to end age discrimination, abuse, neglect and violence
against older persons.
The 19th Annual Commemoration of the International Day of Older
Persons "Aging Activism: A Global Tool to Create a Society for All Ages"
Will be held on October 8, 2009 United Nations Headquarters, New York
For more information about this year's celebration of the International
Day of Older Persons, go to
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/ageing/un_meetings.html.
Deborah DiGilio, MPH
Director, Office on Aging
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
(202) 336-6135
(202) 336-6040 FAX
DDiGilio@apa.org
http://www.apa.org/pi/aging
