(VOVworld) – The Vietnam Association of the Elderly launched its 2015 National Action Month for the elderly in Hanoi on Tuesday.

The program focuses on improving public awareness about taking care of and promoting the role of the elderly (photo:baodientu.chinhphu.vn)

Themed “Action month for the disadvantaged elderly”, this year’s program will focus on improving public awareness about taking care of and promoting the role of the elderly. President of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly Cu Thi Hau said:“To realize this year’s topic to take care of disadvantaged old people, we have developed criteria based on which to mobilize agencies at all levels to join efforts. We will strengthen communications on outstanding contributors to the program and attract others to follow.”