Bluebird Care Camden & Hampstead supports and joins the UK in raising awareness on Older peoples Day.

The world is getting older: By the year 2050, 1 in 5 people in the world will be aged 60 and older. Unfortunately, too many people are spending their older years in poor health. At Bluebird Care Camden & Hampstead we think that every older person can and should experience healthy ageing. For this to be accomplished, we need to commit towards protecting rights & dignity of the elderly.
 

“Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions.”

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) turns 70 this year and the International Day for Older Persons celebrates the importance of this Declaration, and reaffirms the commitment to promoting the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by older persons.

Older human rights champions today were born around the time of the adoption of the UDHR in 1948. They are as diverse as the society in which they live: from older people advocating for human rights at the grass root and community level to high profile figures on the international stage. Each and every one demands equal respect and acknowledgement for their dedication and commitment to contributing to a world free from fear and free from want.

The 2018 theme aims to:

• Promote the rights enshrined in the Declaration and what it means in the daily lives of older persons;
• Raise the visibility of older people as participating members of society committed to improving the enjoyment of human rights in many areas of life and not just those that affect them immediately;
• Reflect on progress and challenges in ensuring full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by older persons; and
• Engage broad audiences across the world and mobilize people for human rights at all stages of life.

Source: UN - International Day of Older Persons

To find out how can we help supporting older persons, please contact our friendly team on 0207 449 0557 or complete our contact us form and we will be in touch.