ABC-7 at 4: National Senior Citizen’s Day
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)—National Senior Citizens Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize seniors' accomplishments and the influence they have on their lives.
According to the American Presidency Project, President Ronald Reagan made the day official in 1988 with a proclamation.
CNN reported that a recent census showed that 47 million seniors live in the U.S., which is expected to double by the year 2060.
Dr. Ogechika Alozie talks about how we can honor the mature representatives of our community.