Integration and participation of older persons in society

The full integration of older people in a “society for all ages” implies that they can enjoy the same access to the opportunities, rights and services available to younger age groups. Barriers to the integration and participation of older persons in social, economic, cultural and political life include poverty, lack of information on or access to services and entitlements, low priority accorded to older persons in the access to services, persistent negative images about ageing and older people in the media that convey the idea that quality of life is necessarily diminished in older age. Rather, it is important to recognize, and value, the potential and actual contributions that older people make and to encourage and enable their active involvement in social, economic, cultural and political life for as long as possible.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Good Health and Well-Being

Quality Education