Day of the Elderly: How the capital honors older people. FAN-TV

International Day of Older Persons is one of the newest celebrations today. Initially, it began to be celebrated in a number of Scandinavian countries at the end of the 20th century, after which the idea was supported by the United States of America. After a little more time, the UN General Assembly officially proclaimed such a holiday with the date October 1st and it began to be celebrated in all countries of the world.

The history of the holiday

Officially, International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1st from 1991 to the present day. The history of its appearance is inextricably linked with the 45th session. This specialized document raised the issue of reducing targeted contributions to the UN Fund on Aging and examined in detail the problem of increasing the average age of the population around the world.

Different countries celebrate the holiday in their own way, holding various festivals and events. They are all organized by a specialized association for the protection of the rights of older citizens. Such events may include festivals and conferences discussing issues of protecting the elderly and their role in society. Many charitable foundations also conduct various charitable events.

Looking for better conditions

In fact, both the initiators of the international holiday and every loving son, daughter, and grandson have a common desire - to provide the older generation with the best living conditions. Participants in the 45th session of the UN General Assembly, who by their decision established the holiday in 1990, put forward global goals. But making the period, which is called the “autumn of life,” comfortable, warm, and interesting for a particular elderly person is, rather, the responsibility of loved ones.

In Russian reality, care in this case often becomes synonymous with self-sacrifice: one of the relatives turns out to be “attached” to a pensioner in need of care almost 24 hours a day. They say that once they devoted all their time and energy to me, but now it’s time to repay the family debt. But, let’s be honest, not many people are able to, in close communication with their grandparents, who are becoming more and more like children, at the proper level and with decent endurance, take on a whole set of functions - a caring adult, a responsive interlocutor, a caring nurse.

Meanwhile, in Europe, for example, a more balanced view of the situation and its solution is common: home comfort, combined with professional care, creates comfortable boarding houses for the elderly, equipped with everything necessary and staffed by specially trained staff.

This area is just developing in our country. But let us note two positive trends. Firstly, the level of boarding houses themselves is growing significantly. Not only in the capital, but also in the regions, there are institutions that fully comply with all standards for organizing space, service and leisure for older people. Secondly, society, albeit gradually and slowly, is getting rid of false ethical stereotypes. The question of an elderly person living in a boarding house is not about “what will people think?” It's about safety.

“If you have elderly relatives, then once again I want to draw your attention to the fact that old age is a stage in the life cycle, accompanied by the inevitable decline of all body functions,” says Anna Redkova, manager of the Irkutsk boarding house “Mirra”. – As a rule, with age, a whole bunch of diseases accumulate in the body, which require careful attention and timely assistance. Constant monitoring and prompt reactions to certain changes in the condition, appropriate care can prolong active aging. It is important to understand how important a role the social environment plays in maintaining both physical and psychological health, where an elderly person feels needed. And it is within your power to provide such conditions for your loved ones.”

When you meet and communicate with the guests of the Mirra boarding houses, all myths and prejudices regarding the “nursing home” are instantly dispelled. Some people live here for a long time, others live here for a period of vacation, sick leave or business trip to look after loved ones, but the general mood is cheerful, similar to a resort. By the way, in boarding houses the meals are correct, five times a day, and the caring staff knows how to help recover from a stroke, heart attack, how to alleviate the condition of residents with hip fractures, guests with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

“Of course, the inner mood, the desire to live and enjoy this life at any age is not an unimportant factor and is closely related to the feeling of being needed, not abandoned,” emphasizes Anna Redkova. “And we try to create a warm, family atmosphere in boarding houses. You know, the work of a nurse is not the easiest, and those who find themselves in this field perceive their work as a calling and sincerely strive to surround our guests with warmth and care. Of course, no one can replace one’s own family, and only together can we give an elderly person a happy old age. A boarding house is an option for professional help and accommodation, but it is important for people to feel that their loved ones remember them. I always tell my relatives: we understand that with the current pace of life it is not always possible to come and visit, but try to get in touch more often. We have created all the conditions for this - at any moment the staff of the boarding house will definitely help your grandparents answer your phone call or deal with video communication.”

Symbol of International Day of Older Citizens

This modern celebration has its own symbols and logo . In a number of European countries, it is represented in the form of a globe on a pure white background, which is surrounded by ears of golden wheat. This image represents the enormous scale of the celebrations around the world.

In Russia today, the image of an open palm serves as symbolism. It characterizes respect for the elderly, peace, support and assistance to citizens in such a respectable status. This holiday in Russia has its own history and is associated with many different events aimed at improving the attitude of citizens towards the elderly.

How Russia celebrates International Day of Older Persons

Such a celebration is to the liking of all citizens of our multinational country, since we all remember and carefully preserve in our memory events from childhood, which are filled with warmth and care from our grandparents. In Russia, it is especially common to encounter a situation where the meaning of life for grandparents becomes their grandchildren.

The first day of June 1992 was marked by the fact that the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation formed and issued a decree to support the global initiative and establish this celebration on June 1. And among the elderly of Russia, this date has become of particular importance, since every year at this time many bright and interesting events take place that decorate their lives.

Our Government, at the legislative level, is marking this date with various pension reforms with pension increases, various benefits and additional payments. Various cultural events are also held for interesting and varied leisure.

Nevertheless, many pensioners can independently organize their leisure time with interesting pastimes. To do this, they regularly participate in various clubs of interest, acting and choral groups, and so on. Such creative groups regularly organize various concerts and show their work in many cities of Russia.

For many retirees, it is extremely important that the younger generation be respectful and respectful on such a special day. It is important for any grandmother or grandfather to feel cared for by their grandchildren, receive calls and visits, and devote their time to communicating with the elderly.

Unusual facts about International Day of Older Persons

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  Since 2012, several more world-famous holidays have been celebrated on October 1.

• Officially, this holiday was proposed for the first time in 1947 by Masao Kadowaki and the date September 15 was chosen for this, from that moment the history of this unique solemn event of an international nature begins.
• Every year, various social events on current topics coincide with this celebration.
• Today, this holiday is not the only one dedicated to giving respect and love to the elderly. In a number of countries around the world there are still a number of additional holidays that have exactly the same theme.
• Celebrations under the motto of caring for pensioners by October 1 are often used by various election campaigns and often bring them extraordinary success.

What can you give for Elderly Person's Day?

A good present for Grandparents' Day is not necessarily an invigorating tincture or a manual exercise machine. Our modern pensioners have not at all lost interest in new things and will be glad to receive more useful things as a gift than hand cream or a back scratcher. There are many ways to have a fun holiday and choose a gift; you just need to evaluate your capabilities and use your imagination.

• Appliances.

Our grandparents will not refuse to spend time in front of a big bright TV. You can give them a subscription to a large number of premium channels as a gift.

Tablet or modern phone. If an older relative does not grow old at heart and keeps up with new technologies, you can present him with various gadgets. Just help install accessible and understandable applications and explain how to use them. Such a gift will undoubtedly brighten the holiday and help spend the Day of the Elderly in a bright and interesting way.

A mobile radio will help grandparents have fun relaxing in the country or at home.

Large screen TV with USB port or DVD player. This gift will appeal to elderly movie lovers. Your relatives will be able to enjoy their favorite movies at any time. And a TV with a USB socket will save you from having to buy DVDs with movies. Believe me, grandparents will be infinitely grateful to such a surprise; they will be able to follow the latest cinema releases and rewatch the favorite films of their youth.

• Beautiful things.

You can buy wristwatches for older people. Men of any age will be happy to receive a high-quality watch as a gift, emphasizing character and style, pleasing to the eye. By the way, older women will also be happy with such an accessory. You can engrave them as a keepsake and indicate that they were given as a gift for Senior Citizens' Day.

Or you can buy your grandparents a small travel bag or purse. These are very useful things for the elderly, especially if you put a symbolic amount in them or a small photo of the family that can be inserted inside.

If you know exactly the preferences of a relative, then a gift in the form of perfume will do.

• Gifts for health.

For example, a gift certificate for massage courses. This will not only please the hero of the occasion, but will also improve his health and physical condition. An old person can hardly afford such procedures himself.

Rest in a sanatorium. Why not a gift for an elderly relative? But you just need to be sure that your grandparents love such trips and agree to spend time there.

If an elderly person cannot spend even one day outside the home, you can buy a subscription to visit various procedures in your city. Perhaps local hospitals provide similar paid services. In this way, you will pay attention to the old man and improve his health, and he will be able to spend his time with benefit and interest.

Fitness course for pensioners. This gift is suitable for physically active older people who would not mind spending time in the gym.

Another option is to purchase a blood pressure monitor. This irreplaceable gift for an elderly person will help monitor their health.

Good glasses will be useful to a pensioner not only on the day of the holiday. This simple device is the connecting thread between a visually impaired pensioner and the outside world. If you are aware of your relatives' vision, you can buy them glasses with beautiful frames. Or go to an optician or specialty store to choose the appropriate option together.

You can buy a medical massager or device to relieve pain in joints or muscles. Such a gift will make the old man very happy and will become a real helper to him.

• Things for home and comfort.

A wonderful gift is a warm blanket. Elderly people freeze more often than young people, and a blanket chosen with love will warm not only their body, but also their soul. Or you can give a cozy rocking chair for the Day of the Elderly; old people really love comfortable furniture in which they can spend time reading or just take a nap.

Decorative gifts in the form of a painting or indoor flowers. Such interior items will perfectly decorate and refresh the room. Find out what your old relative likes and present him with a suitable option.

You can make a surprise and give your grandparents modern kitchen appliances. For example, an electric kettle or microwave oven will make life easier for a pensioner. Among other things, you can rest assured that your elderly relatives will not forget to turn off the gas on the stove.

• Hobbies.

A great option is to give board games. If you know that a relative likes to spend time playing checkers or chess, give him a beautiful original set. You can even host a family chess tournament.

Or you can subscribe for a year to your favorite newspapers and magazines. Select a suitable topic in advance and ask what your relative is interested in.

Good interesting books. Older people have more free time, which some prefer to spend reading a book. When choosing a gift, learn the preferences of your grandmother or grandfather, familiarize yourself with the plot, select the appropriate font format and paper quality. In addition to the book, you can present, for example, a set of good tea or a beautiful set. You can carefully pack the gift and include a card with heartfelt and sincere congratulations.

If your grandfather had a fascinating military background, buy him a collectible weapon - a dagger, crossbow or knife.

You can surprise the elderly with a unique handmade gift. Order a decorative family tree. This original gift will show how much you value your family, strive to preserve its unity and show what an important role the oldest and wisest relatives occupy in the family. If the ties of kinship in your family are truly strong, then such a gift for the Day of the Elderly will undoubtedly please the hero of the occasion.

• A pet.

In this case, you need to be sure that the elderly person agrees to have a pet. Many old people love to take care of dogs and cats. Walking or playing with a pet not only lifts your mood, but also improves your well-being. Positive emotions give you cheerfulness, and the need to walk the dog will be an excellent reason to leave the house more often and be in the fresh air. When purchasing a pet, take into account any wishes or preferences of your relative, if you are aware of them. Well, if a pensioner cannot cope with a very active animal, give him a small animal - a parrot or a hamster.

For what purpose was the International Day of Older Persons invented and celebrated annually?

First of all, such a holiday was established to provide attention, respect and honor to the elderly, as well as once again to remind people about the global problems of demographic aging and to maximally direct people to find ways to improve the quality of life of pensioners.

Senior citizens in our country include men and women who have reached a respectable retirement age. In our country, 21% of our total population falls into this category. And for many citizens, retirement is a source of extreme stress and emotional upheaval. From this age, a person’s life changes greatly and often old people are simply not ready for this. They must accept their cessation of work, which largely deprives a person of the opportunity for self-realization, and financial opportunities also become less significant.

Nevertheless, for a healthy and full-fledged member of society, old age and retirement are just conventions that will not in any way affect a person’s life, his passion for sports and social hobbies. Therefore, you should not adhere to the usual stereotypes; you can always live a full life and enjoy it to the fullest.

Proof that old age is not a death sentence

It is worth highlighting several striking examples of the fact that at retirement age life is just beginning and it can be filled with bright and amazing events.

1. Eduard Gil is a singer from the seventies who, at the age of 76, became a famous star with the help of his group with the song Tro-lo-lo in 2010. This song again helped Edward regain his lost glory and his life became filled with active creative activity.
2. Katherine Josten is an American actress and television star. She was trained as a nurse and for many years she was a housewife, but after her divorce from her husband, she decided to make her dream come true and become an actress. After reaching the age of sixty, she starred in several popular shows and the series Desperate Housewives. For this she received national recognition and two Emmy awards.
3. The enterprising Sanders , who is the founder of the world-famous fast food restaurant chain KFC, upon reaching the age of more than 60 years, began to receive numerous income from his prestigious business and national recognition. He initially sold fried chicken at drive-thrus in Kentucky and Corbin. And his business did not progress much, but he was able to create a unique chicken recipe, which makes him famous in many countries to this day.
4. Barbara Hilary beat cancer in 2007 at the age of 57 and at the same time became the first black woman to visit the North Pole.
5. Eighty-year-old Anna Maria Moses put together her own exhibition of paintings in 1940. And she began to draw pictures only after the death of her beloved husband. She stopped working on her art at the age of 101.
6. The writer Herbert Wells completed his scientific work in 1942 at the age of sixty-seven and was able to receive an academic degree for it at a prestigious university. It is important to note that during his teenage years he dropped out of school and did not graduate.
7. Professor Takishiro Mori, at the age of 50, inherited several large buildings and began to engage in real estate. This helped increase his fortune to $13 billion by the time of his death.
8. Ronald Reagan was a little-known and undistinguished Hollywood actor, but he realized that he would not build a decent career here, went into politics and at the age of 50 became the governor of California, and another 20 years later became the president of the United States of America.
9. Nola Vox was included in the Guinness Book of Records in 2007 as the oldest graduate of the university. At the time of receiving her diploma, she was a ninety-five-year-old pensioner.
10. John Tolkien was a sixty-two-year-old professor at Oxford when he wrote his world-famous trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, which brought him fame and worldwide fame.

This is just a small part of the unique stories of old people who proved that old age is not at all an obstacle to finding oneself, one’s meaning in life and one’s life’s work.

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In honor of the Day of the Elderly, large celebrations will be held in the Russian capital

The history of the holiday dates back to 1970. At this time, scientists seriously took up the topic of the aging of the Earth's population.

Residents of Scandinavian countries and the United States were the first to celebrate Older Persons' Day. In December 1990, the holiday was approved by the United Nations General Assembly, and it became international. The holiday logo is an open palm, symbolizing the help that the inhabitants of the planet are ready to provide to the older generation.

In Russia, in 1992, a special resolution of the Presidium of the Supreme Council “On the problems of older people” was adopted. Based on UN recommendations, October 1 in our country, as well as throughout the planet, has been declared the Day of Older Persons. This month was not chosen by chance, because golden autumn symbolizes old age. On October 1, Russians call their grandparents and say warm words to their parents. Traditionally, on this day, mass events are held in cities in honor of the “culprits” of the celebration.

Participants of “Moscow Longevity” will take the stage with professionals

Moscow is widely about the date. For several days in a row, 16 parks in the capital host concerts, dance lessons, sports training, exhibitions, tea parties and master classes.

A talent festival called “Golden Time” will take place in Tagansky Park on October 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. At the Center for Professional and Career Development, guests will enjoy master classes on decorating plates using the decoupage technique and an exhibition of works on painting and applied art. At 15.00 the concert will begin in the conference hall. The “Golden Years” choir, the “Taganskaya Gavan” club of bard song lovers, the “Wind of Changes” choreographic group, the “Nadezhda Taganki” vocal group - and this is not a complete list of invited artists.

An evening of romances will take place in the Italian garden of Vorontsovsky Park on October 1 from 16.00 to 18.00. A violin will play for guests. Laureates of Russian and international competitions will perform romances. There will be a master class called “Dance Romance”.

On the same day, from 14.00 to 17.00, the Retro-VIA concert will take place on the main stage of Fili Park. Not only popular creative groups perform, but they also include participants in the Moscow Longevity project. For the most active guests of the holiday, master classes on retro dances, competitions and quizzes will be held.

A festive concert “The more years, the more happiness” is planned at the territorial social service center “Kosino-Ukhtomsky” (Svyatoozerskaya Street, building 11), at which active participants in the “Moscow Longevity” project will be honored. Starts at 14.00. The holiday will end with a retro disco “And youth sings in the heart!”

On the same day, participants of the Moscow Longevity project will perform in the Bauman Garden. For the most active, “Fun Starts” and a master class on arts and crafts are planned. The festive program will take place from 11.00 to 13.00.

On the main stage in Kuzminki Park on October 1 from 13.00 to 16.00, participants of the Moscow Longevity project will demonstrate their talents along with creative teams.

How to walk with the leaders and guess the melody

On October 1, from 15.00 to 21.00, the play “The Bench” will be shown in the hall of the “Reserve Embassy” pavilion in Zaryadye Park. The lecture hall will host master classes on decoupage of picture and photo frames, postcards and toys. The Happy Band orchestra will perform on the stage of the large amphitheater.

On the same day, visitors to Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill will be able to listen to the folk song ensemble “Matveevskie Babulki”, take part in the “Guess the Melody” quiz and various competitions. All events will take place in a tent on Partizan Alley from 15.30 to 17.30. At the end of the holiday, guests will enjoy dancing and drinking tea.

An excursion marathon will be held in Gorky Park on October 1. At 12.00 and 16.00 everyone will be able to go on the excursion “From the depths of centuries to a bird’s eye view.” At 14.00 there will be an educational tour “Walking with the Leaders”. Attention: to get on the tour, you need to register by email [email protected]

In Lianozovsky Park on October 1 at 12.00 an exhibition of paintings will open and a retro concert will begin. From 15.00 to 18.00, the concert “Living is Fun!” will be held on the dance floor. At 16.00, teacher Svetlana Solimova will conduct a master class on Zumba. At the end of the holiday, you can dance to hits from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

A concert, tea party and photo session will be held in Perovsky Park on October 1 from 15.00 to 17.00.

Residents of Zlatoglava fell in love with sports. Group classes are held both in winter and summer. Photo: mos.ru

Share your talents at an open mic

A series of open lessons dedicated to the Day of the Elderly is planned on October 2 from 12.00 to 17.00 in the children's leisure center. The program includes master classes in ballroom dancing, hatha yoga and qigong gymnastics.

On October 3, Muscovites of the older generation in the Maryino district can show off their knowledge in the field of “the most important of the arts.” At 14.30 at the address: Lyublinskaya street, building 159, first floor (assembly hall), there will be a quiz on the topic “Actors of Soviet cinema”.

On October 3, the Astakhov Cultural Center (Lublinskaya Street, building 149) will host a district festival of cultural and leisure organizations of the Moscow Longevity project. Participants will perform in four categories: “Variety Vocal”, “Folk Vocal”, “Ballroom (Variety) Dance”, “Applied Arts and Drawing”. An art exhibition will be organized in the lobby of the cultural center.

Representatives of the older generation from the Northern District are invited to take part in the second stage of the vocal competition “Voice of Longevity” on October 4 at 14.00. Address where the action will take place: Salvador Allende Street, building 1.

On October 5, an open microphone will be held at the Art Park exhibition pavilion in Izmailovsky Park from 13.00 to 19.00. Guests will be able to listen to poetry and prose miniatures performed by poets and writers, and read their own creations. At 18.00 a disco will begin in the musical gazebo.

Holiday “Everything is just beginning!” will be held in Severnoye Tushino Park on October 5 from 16.00 to 18.00. Guests will enjoy a performance by a vocal and instrumental ensemble, an interactive game “Guess the Melody” and a tea party with bagels.

The Darwin Museum will reveal its secrets

On October 3, pensioners will be able to visit the permanent exhibition and exhibition halls of the Darwin Museum for free. The “Senior Generation Day” holiday will begin at 12.00 with free excursions for older people.

“The “Greenhouse on the Windowsill” excursion will introduce you to the varieties and types of indoor plants and the rules for caring for them. On an excursion along the ecological trail, the guests of honor will be enchanted by the living collection of plants from exotic countries and Central Russia, planted in the green courtyard of the museum. Everyone will be treated to a fascinating story about animals with an amazing fate - the heroes of the excursion “Secrets and Legends of the Darwin Museum,” the museum’s press service reported.

The excursion “Disappeared Giants and More” will tell you about the emergence and development of life on Earth, about the ancient inhabitants of the planet. The excursion “Diversity of Life on Earth” will turn into a journey through the amazing world of animals and plants inhabiting different continents.

At 13.00 for visitors of silver age there will be a musical concert “The Connecting Thread”. In the renovated cinema hall of the Darwin Museum, songs about Russia will be performed by members of the district and district Veterans Councils. Young talents from Moscow music school No. 64 will perform works by Russian composers.

At 14.30, masters from the Moscow club “Nature and Creativity” will present an exhibition of original gifts made from natural materials, “Accept my gift!”, and photo artist Alexander Avalov will present an exhibition “Woman’s Portrait”. The celebration will end at 16.00 in the central hall of the museum with the screening of the audiovisual exhibition “Living Planet”.

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The capital of Russia is one of the leaders in terms of demographic indicators among the world's megacities. The average life expectancy in the city has reached 78 years (in 2010 it was 74.2 years). 646 Muscovites have crossed the 100-year mark.

2.2 million older Muscovites receive social benefits and payments. More than two million people have a city supplement to their pension. From September 1, 2021, the city social standard for the minimum income of pensioners has been increased from 17,500 to 19,500 rubles.

In connection with the increase in the retirement age, the Moscow government has retained city benefits for Muscovites who have reached 55–60 years of age, including the right to free travel on all types of city passenger transport (except taxis and minibuses) and on suburban railway transport.