Today Thursday, October 1, 2020, "International Day of the Elderly", the Torre Pacheco City Council, through the Department of the Elderly, wants to highlight the important role that this group has in our society, being an example of work, overcoming, unity and effort.In the municipality of Torre Pacheco, more than 12% of the population is over 65 years of age.
Currently, in the face of the health crisis caused by Covid-19, in which the elderly are part of the most vulnerable groups, they have shown their desire to live and enjoy every day.
The Elderly People of our municipality are a source of pride and respect.On the International Day of the Elderly, Verónica Martínez, Councilor for the Elderly, wanted to convey a message to the public: "From the City Council we would like to sensitize the entire population so that we continue to take care of our elders, and have in us the support they need and the respect they deserve.
""Getting old is like climbing a great mountain: while climbing the forces diminish, but the gaze is freer, the view broader and more serene" (Ingmar Bergman).
Source: Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco