However, this lofty goal can be realized only if society encourages and enables older persons to remain healthy and to continue participating and thriving in a society devoid of unfair negative attitudes towards older persons.

To fully realize the potential of older persons, we are carryout sensitization of the communities on the implications of population ageing and formulated a strategic plan on how to mitigate negative stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination towards older persons and ageism all of which can contribute to poorer health among older persons.