Elderly Citizens Deserve Care And Dignity

Nepal’s Senior Citizens Act 2006 defines senior citizens as those aged 60 and above. It has made provisions about their protection and social security, and the need to cultivate trust, respect, and good faith in them. It equally speaks of utilising their knowledge, skills, ability, and experience for nation-building. True wisdom springs from the old people. It is unveiled by a folk Nepali aphorism Aago tapnu mudako, kura sunnu budako (get warm from a log fire, give ear to the wisdom of the elderly). Creating their space in tune with the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Agenda can overcome their aging problems. The WHO demands careful support from civil society, government and civic organisations.