International Day of Older People

Welcome to the International Day of Older People!

Each year on 1st October, people across the world mark United Nations International Day of Older People. On this International Day of Older People, we are celebrating older people and the vital part they play in making our community a better place to be.

Our first session will begin at 10.00am and last until 12.00pm where there will be an introduction from Zoe Robertson, Head of Integrated Health and Care for Older People, followed by presentations from athlete Phyllis Hands, author Allan Stewart and the Good for You Club.

Our second session will begin after the presentations at 12.00pm and will last until 2.00pm. This will be an informal drop-in session providing you with the chance to wander around the hall and take a look at the multiple stalls around the room.

We are delighted that throughout the day there will be an exhibition with the kind support of Falkirk Council and Artlink Central, presenting the new photography exhibition, "Growing Old Competitively." The 12 images depict athletes, aged 60-90+, from Scotland and around the world who are competing, winning medals, and breaking records. The photographer, Alex Rotas, hopes the exhibition can help challenge misconceptions about what "growing older" means and encourage fresh approaches on how people can stay fit, healthy, engaged and happy as they age.

Check out our webpage for other events happening throughout the first week of October.

International Day of Older People - Perth & Kinross Council (pkc.gov.uk)

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