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International Day of Older Persons

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on October 1 to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives. The International Day of Older Persons is a special day for senior citizens worldwide.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2020, represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations.

B.C. Seniors’ Week

In October 2002 a proclamation was declared in perpetuity that the first week of June every year shall be known as “Seniors’ Week”. This is a time to celebrate seniors and their many contributions – providing an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the integral part seniors play in communities across British Columbia. This year Seniors’ …