Seniors Ministries

Five Principles For Older Adults

The United Nations Principles For Older Adults* identify five key areas of concern for the aging population. These key areas are: Independence; Participation; Care; Self-fulfilment; and Dignity.

Independence:

Opportunities for work, education or training, and the support required to live at home for as long as possible.

Participation:

An active role in decision-making and communicating within the family, the community, and society.

Care:

Access to health care based on need, and social, legal, and other services that enhance personal security, and a safe, humane, and caring environment for older persons living in a residence, or care or treatment facility.

Self-fulfilment:

Personal development opportunities, with access to educational, cultural, spiritual, and recreational resources.

Dignity:

Full human rights, including respect for older persons' dignity, beliefs, privacy, and security.