V. Koroleva, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus reported: "I do not exclude the possibility of increasing pensions by the end of the year."

In Belarus there are more than 2.5 million pensioners. Well-being of older people is a national priority. Now the average monthly retirement pension increased to 23.6% and equals 505.7 thousand Br. “Integrated Program for the Social Services Development for 2011-2015” has been approved already. It will strengthen the system of social protection of pensioners. In particular, targeted and time-dependent social services will be given the priority.

In Belarus there are more than 2.5 million pensioners. Well-being of older people is a national priority. Now the average monthly retirement pension increased to 23.6% and equals 505.7 thousand Br. “Integrated Program for the Social Services Development for 2011-2015” has been approved already. It will strengthen the system of social protection of pensioners. In particular, targeted and time-dependent social services will be given the priority.

If the number of people belonging to the age group over 65 years constitute 7%, then we can talk about the aging population. In Belarus, the figure is 14% or 2,464 thousand people. The gradual increase in the proportion of older age groups is typical for all European countries.

On July 1, 2010 in Belarus 637 people have reached 100 years, including 12 people over 110 years. Most long-livers are in the Grodno region - 153 people.

The Day of Older People has high social orientation. It serves as a reminder of the significant contribution of people of the third age in the development of society and that attitude towards them should be changed for the better.

The International Day of Older People was established by the UN in 1990. In Belarus, the Day of Older People was established in 1992.