A guided tour on International Day of Older Persons

The United Nations has declared that Oct 1 each year will be International Day of Older Persons to spread awareness of the importance of senior citizens in society, and to appreciate their contributions.

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Join me on this special day as I take you on a tour of a realm few of you know, yet.

In 1990, the United Nations declared that Oct 1 each year would be International Day of Older Persons.

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