In the framework of the Day of the Elderly, the Municipality of Concordia, through the Department of Policies for the Elderly, reaffirms its commitment to the promotion of the rights, inclusion, and active participation of older persons.
The date commemorates August 28, 1948, when the Rights of the Elderly were proclaimed in our country. Subsequently, those principles were incorporated into the 1949 National Constitution.
The Municipality highlights the importance of continuing to build a society where older persons are recognized for their experience, their capabilities, and the contribution they make to the community.
Gladys Portugal, head of the Department of Policies for the Elderly, noted: “This date invites us to value the stories, knowledge, and experiences of each older person. From the Municipality, we work so that they can develop an active, dignified life with rights, strengthening spaces for meeting, participation, and inclusion.”
In that sense, Portugal remarked that “to speak of older persons is to speak of rights, respect, and opportunities. We want a Concordia where they can continue participating, contributing, and fully enjoying this stage of life.”
For his part, Ariel Gorostegui, director of Cooperativism and Associativism, highlighted the importance of generating spaces that strengthen bonds and community participation: “Older persons have much to contribute from their knowledge, their experiences, and their life stories. Promoting associativism and participation is also a way of recognizing that enormous social capital.”
“When we generate spaces where people can meet, organize, and share knowledge, we are building a more solidary, inclusive, and participatory community. The challenge is to continue generating opportunities so that no one is left out,” affirmed Gorostegui.
The Municipality of Concordia continues to work on policies and proposals aimed at accompanying older persons, promoting their autonomy, social participation, and well-being.
The date commemorates August 28, 1948, when the Rights of the Elderly were proclaimed in our country. Subsequently, those principles were incorporated into the 1949 National Constitution.
The Municipality highlights the importance of continuing to build a society where older persons are recognized for their experience, their capabilities, and the contribution they make to the community.
Gladys Portugal, head of the Department of Policies for the Elderly, noted: “This date invites us to value the stories, knowledge, and experiences of each older person. From the Municipality, we work so that they can develop an active, dignified life with rights, strengthening spaces for meeting, participation, and inclusion.”
In that sense, Portugal remarked that “to speak of older persons is to speak of rights, respect, and opportunities. We want a Concordia where they can continue participating, contributing, and fully enjoying this stage of life.”
For his part, Ariel Gorostegui, director of Cooperativism and Associativism, highlighted the importance of generating spaces that strengthen bonds and community participation: “Older persons have much to contribute from their knowledge, their experiences, and their life stories. Promoting associativism and participation is also a way of recognizing that enormous social capital.”
“When we generate spaces where people can meet, organize, and share knowledge, we are building a more solidary, inclusive, and participatory community. The challenge is to continue generating opportunities so that no one is left out,” affirmed Gorostegui.
The Municipality of Concordia continues to work on policies and proposals aimed at accompanying older persons, promoting their autonomy, social participation, and well-being.