World Senior Citizen’s Day 2024 – August 21

Current Context: World Senior Citizen’s Day, celebrated annually on August 21st, honors the contributions and achievements of older adults worldwide.

• The day was established in 1988 by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
• It raises awareness about issues affecting senior citizens, such as healthcare access, economic security, social isolation, and elder abuse.
• The theme for 2024 is “Embracing the Wisdom of Age”.
• This theme emphasizes the value of learning from the experiences and knowledge of older adults.
• It encourages intergenerational connections to support the well-being of senior citizens.

Question:

1 When is World Senior Citizen’s Day celebrated?

• A) August 15th
• B) December 14th
• C) October 1st
• D) August 21st

Answer: D) World Senior Citizen’s Day is celebrated annually on August 21st to honor the contributions and achievements of older adults worldwide.