Taking care of the elderly

Oct. 1 is observed worldwide as International Day of Older Persons. This year’s theme is “The Journey to Age Equality,” which is aligned with the UN’s sustainable goal of reduced inequalities.

The UN stated that between 2017 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 or over is projected to grow by 46 percent (from 962 million to 1.4 billion) globally outnumbering the youth and children under 10. Population aging is poised to become one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century. Therefore, enhanced attention to the particular needs of older people is clearly required. This day highlights the important contributions that older people make to society and addresses the challenges they face.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority @greatermcr tweeted: “Tomorrow is International Day for Older Persons. Throughout the day and the rest of this week we will be celebrating later life and how we are age proud as well as the good work going on in Greater Manchester #AgeFriendlyGM #AgeProud #IDOP2019.”

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs @UNDESA shared their “Journey to Age Equality” press release and said: “Older persons are one of the world’s greatest, but most overlooked and under appreciated resources. Tomorrow is the International Day of Older Persons. Help us end age inequalities! http://bit. ly/2019UNIDOP #SDGs #UNIDOP.” “Speculative Landscapes” explores the concept of environment through a close study of their surroundings.

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artists are exploring the “changing representation of landscape” in an exhibition titled “Intimate Terrains: Representations of a Disappearing Landscapes” at the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit.