Islamabad: The International Day of Older Persons is being observed today, drawing attention to the rights, dignity, health, and well-being of older individuals. This year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” emphasizes the necessity of adapting societal and economic systems to meet the needs of an aging population.
According to Radio Pakistan: The observance highlights the importance of addressing the challenges that older persons face. It calls for sustained efforts to uphold the rights and dignity of older people across the globe. As populations age, there is an increasing need to ensure that systems are restructured to support longer, healthier, and more dignified lives for older individuals.