National Senior Citizens Day
| National Senior Citizens Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States Of America |
| Date | 21 August |
| Frequency | Annual |
The National Senior Citizens Day[a] is celebrated on 21 August each year.[1] The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse. It is also a day to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of older people to society,[2] like International Day of Older People celebrated on October 1.[3][4]
The history of the National Senior Citizens Day dates back to 1988, when it was officially proclaimed by the former President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan.[5][6] He had signed Proclamation 5847 on 19 August 1988[7] for the first National Senior Citizens Day on 21 August.[8][9][10]
"For all they have achieved throughout their lives and for all that they continue to do, we owe our gratitude and sincere greetings to our senior citizens. We can show our gratitude and appreciation better by making sure our communities are good places. Age and maturity, places where older people can participate as much as possible and find the encouragement, acceptance, support and services they need to continue living a life of independence and dignity.
National Senior Citizens Day is an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate senior citizens for their services, accomplishments and dedication they have given in their lives.[11][12]
See also
Notes
- ^ "Citizens" is spelled without an apostrophe in the day's proclamation.
References
- ^ "World Senior Citizens Day: All you need to know about age-related macular degeneration". Times Now. 21 August 2018.
- ^ Schiltz, Robin. "Why Do We Celebrate Senior Citizen's Day?". Senior Safety Advice. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELDERLY". Business Standard India. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "International Day of Older Persons 2020: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know". India Today. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Proclamation 5847—National Senior Citizens Day, 1988 | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY - August 21, 2021". National Today. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Proclamation 5847 -- National Senior Citizens Day, 1988". Ronald Reagan. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b Upadhyaya, Ruchinka (21 August 2014). "National Senior Citizens Day: How to Celebrate the Day, History and Inspirational Quotes". International Business Times.
- ^ "World Senior Citizen's Day 2020: History, significance, quotes and wishes". India Today. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ Jefferson, Robin Seaton. "Now In Its 31st Year, National Senior Citizens Day Is Perhaps More Relevant Than Ever". Forbes. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Senior Citizens Day in the United States". timeanddate.com. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "Senior citizens are eligible for discounts at restaurants and stores across the country". Newsweek. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.