International Day of Older Persons observed on October 1

1 октября 2022
Today is the International Day of Older Persons. One and a half million people over 65 live in Belarus today. The improvement of the quality of life, creation of conditions for active longevity are the priorities of state policy of Belarus, noted President Alexander Lukashenko in his congratulatory message.

At the moment a program of active longevity is being implemented in Belarus. It is based not only on the state of health, but also on socialization of the older persons. Local social service centers offer hobby groups and clubs. Approximately 20 percent of older persons continue to work. The top age professions are medicine and science. These are professions where experience and knowledge are especially valued.