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The Mayor of Lorca, Fulgencio Gil Jódar, accompanied by representatives of the groups of elderly and nursing homes, this morning inaugurated in the Plaza de España the March for Active Aging, which commemorates the III Exhibition of activities held For this cause.
The starting point has been the reading of a Manifesto in defense of the rights of older Lorca.
The idea behind the Manifesto is the commitment of the Mayor's Council, and of the City Council as a whole, with this sector of the population.
The Manifesto for Active Aging is structured in 7 points that meet the values ​​advocated by the World Health Organization and approved by the United Nations.
The First Edil has emphasized the importance of "building a society in which all citizens have the same opportunities, since to remove someone because of their age is an act of injustice and does not respond to the new model of society proper of the 21st century In which the elders are an example of participation and commitment.We must be able to understand that aging is part of life.All people form the society of which we are part.There can be no biases that discriminate and Establish hierarchies, whether for reasons of nationality, religion, sex, or much less for age. "
In addition, the Mayor has stressed that "equality that is proclaimed in our society must also reach the elderly, so that they have access to the same opportunities and services as the rest of the population, without aging undermines their opportunities."
"Fortunately, active aging is now part of our reality and therefore we must be able to plan and establish the best strategies to prevent the causes of dependency and disease. We must also promote the development of the autonomy of our elders. For this, the public services have to bet on the promotion of social participation and strategies that aim to energize this group. "
During his speech, Fulgencio Gil has highlighted the role of public administrations for this purpose.
"We need to promote policies aimed at promoting active aging, social participation, cognitive stimulation, healthy working life, fostering culture or understanding of new technologies, as well as any type of activity that arouses interest among the elderly Social protection has to be a priority to ensure safety as an inexcusable foundation of active aging. "
The march has departed at 10:30 a.m. from the Plaza de España, passing by Alamo, Almirante Antonio Aguilar, General Terrer Leones, Lope Gilbert and Calle Presbítero Emilio García to the Alamedas, where water, fruit and a cap have been distributed To the participants.
The Active Aging Week will continue with the program of activities scheduled for Friday.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca
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