Bondowoso, E Java, Oct. 4 -- Getting old is inevitable; it is a natural phase of human life that should be celebrated with a positive outlook.

To raise awareness for the welfare of older adults, the United Nations (UN) designated October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons.

This year, the UN commemorated the day with the theme of "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights," which highlights the role of older adults in building resilient and equitable societies.

Indeed, an increase in life expectancy correlates with an increase in the older adult population; the higher the life expectancy, the larger the older adult population.

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded that Indone...