International Seniors’ Day, October 1, dovetails with the World Health Organization’s Decade of Healthy Ageing – 2020 to 2030 – “ten years of concerted, catalytic and collaborative action to improve the lives of older people, their families, and the communities in which they live.” This article shares what The Waterloo Regions Age Friendly group did to celebrate International Senior's Day.
They asked twenty older adults one questions having them reflect on the benefits of volunteering and giving back to their communities. Their answers were impactful, sincere and inspiring.