Every October 1st, the International Day of Older Persons is commemorated, a day promoted by the United Nations (UN) to value the contribution of older adults to society and recall the importance of guaranteeing their rights, well-being, and active participation.
Under the 2026 theme, “A Longevity Era: Rethinking Systems for a Longer Life,” it calls for adapting social policies and structures to a reality of increasing life expectancy, promoting adequate health, social protection, housing, and lifelong learning systems.
From the Social Welfare Department of the La Guancha City Council, led by Elena Hernández, this date is used to recognize the importance of older persons in a municipality where they constitute 24.1% of the population.
Their experience, knowledge, and trajectory are a fundamental part of the history and identity of La Guancha, serving as a link between generations and a source of learning for the younger ones.
The La Guancha City Council reaffirms its commitment to a society that recognizes, respects, and values older persons, fostering their active participation and strengthening spaces for encounter and coexistence.
Older persons who are not yet part of the municipal associations are invited to join the programs developed in La Guancha Casco and in the neighborhoods of Santa Catalina and Santo Domingo, through the clubs XXV de Noviembre and Renacer Costero.
