There are more than 10 million elderly people in Vietnam accounting for 11% of its population. Caring for and promoting social security policies for the elderly are priorities in the Action Month for the Elderly from September 25 to October 31.
This year’s Action
Month for the Elderly focuses on helping lonely and disadvantaged elderly
people. Movements mobilizing the public to care for the elderly and recognize
their role and contributions to society have been carried out nationwide at all
levels.
A number of Elderly Clubs have been set up to encourage the
elderly to participate in sports, cultural, and mutual support
activities.
Dam Huu Dac, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Elderly Association
said "One of the Association’s activities is to benefit from the wisdom of
elderly people. There are more than 70,000 Elderly Clubs nationwide involving 3
million people.
Through culture and sport activities they improve their health.
The elderly are encouraged to participate in social activities including
environmental protection and rural development.”
Dak Lak province recently presented 800 gifts worth US$17,000 to
local elders. Elderly Associations have organized cultural and sports
activities.
Nguyen Cong Chinh, Head of the Elderly Association of Buon Ma
Thuot city said "We organized a city sport festival that involved 700 athletes
in four sports: Chinese chess, badminton, table tennis, and taichi. We raised
funds to help disadvantaged elderly people.”
The Elderly Association
of Tuyen Quang province organized medical exams and consultation for local
elderly people, particularly social policy beneficiaries and disadvantaged
elders.
Source: VOV
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