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Detailed explanation-1: -U.S. Do you have an elderly person in your life that you love and appreciate? National Senior Citizens Day, August 21, is the day to let them know how much you care and it’s an opportunity to recognize their accomplishments.

Detailed explanation-2: -The overall umbrella theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons in 2022 is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.” This theme will be celebrated by the NGO Committees on Ageing in New York, Geneva and Vienna – each with a unique and complementary approach to the overall theme.

Detailed explanation-3: -History. The history of the World Senior Citizen’s Day dates back to 1988. It was officially founded by the former President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. He had signed on August 19, 1988, the promulgation of 5847, which appeared on 21 August as National Day of the Third Age.

Detailed explanation-4: -The day is celebrated on August 21 each year and recognizes the achievements of senior citizens worldwide. The day has been globally observed since then. The number of senior citizens is expected to be more than twice what it is now in the next three decades.