The event began with the collective song of the famous song by the singer Piero: "Viejo, mi querido viejo. Now you're walking slow. As if forgiving the wind ... I am your blood my old man ". More activities will be done throughout the month.

As part of the commemoration of the International Day of  Elderly, in the capital of Guaviare, a varied program will be held throughout the month, which will seek to sensitize the attendees to the Regional Center for Victim Assistance (Crav).

"Today and during all Mondays of October (except on Monday the 15th which is a public holiday, whose agenda will be on Tuesday, October 16), we will perform at Crav's facilities from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, in coordination with the Ombudsman's Office and the Plan of collective interventions of the Ministry of health and social protection, recreational activities that promote good treatment towards our grandparents, "said Mariela Rodríguez, accompaniment professional of Unit.

"We want to highlight the importance of the elderly in homes and in society. We will have music, video projection, basic health care and actions that allow us to share samples of affection and respect for those who are an example of perseverance and wisdom for the new generations, "said the official.

Carlos Pardo Alezones, territorial director for Meta and Llanos Orientales, stressed that "the Colombian State issued rules tending to the protection, promotion and defense of the rights of the elderly, in order to reduce the difficulties in accessing services and benefits that allow them to have a better quality of life. Even more when overcoming the wounds caused by armed conflict. This month we invite all people over 60 to accompany this agenda designed especially for recognition in this territory. "

In the department 6,658 victims are over 61 years of age according to the Unified Victims Registry, while the number of national survivors in this age range exceeds 746,000.