Each August 28th It is celebrated in Mexico he Grandparents Dayand this 2024 will not be the exception, so millions of people will celebrate these family members in style; however, despite the important role they have in society, many people do not know about this anniversary that we will talk about in MTP News.
Grandparents walking in a nursing home in Mexico Credits: Special
Why is Grandparents’ Day celebrated in August?
In 1998the non-governmental organization Messengers of Peace established the July 26th like the International Grandparents Dayto commemorate Saint Joachim y Santa Wellparents of the Virgin Mary and therefore grandparents of Jesus.
On the other hand, the United Nations Organization (HIM) pointed to the October 1st as the celebration of International Day of Older Persons; However, although both festivities are similar, they are not the same, since in the latter, it does not matter if the person had children and grandchildren.
Although all this was suggested at an international level, the truth is that Mexico did not adhere to these dates and, like many other countries, launched its own Grandparents Daywhich is officially celebrated on August 28th from 1983 in Mexico City and from now on 1998 in all entities.
This event has undergone several changes over the years, since at first it was called the Day of the Elderlyto later become the National Day of the Elderly and finally the Grandparents Day.
Grandparents from a community in Mexico smiling Credits: Special
The sad data in Puebla about Grandparents’ Day 2024
Unfortunately, not everything is rosy in the Grandparents Day 2024because there are extremely sad data in Pueblasuch as the fact that during the first half of this year, at least ten older adults homeless people attended to each month State System for the Comprehensive Development of the Family (Sedif) of the entity.
According to the indicators of the National Information System on Social Assistance (Dream) of the Sedif of Pueblain the first half of this year, services were provided 53 services to elderly people who live on the streets due to abandonment. These services include a bedroomthe opportunity to have toilet personal, medical assistance y feeding.
By Irving Sánchez / @irvingsannz
Communicologist by profession since 2017. I write for different digital media, both local and national. I create content for TikTok and other platforms. I like magic, politics and football. More from Irving Sánchez
