With the number of older persons across the globe set to increase by 56 per cent, from 901 million to more than 1.4 billion, advocates for the elderly are hoping the general public can benefit from the experience and wisdom they boast.

Riverwood Aged Care in Albury is once again hosting their High Tea to celebrate the occasion, inviting families and the community to join them for a cuppa.

Opened in 1986, Riverwood is Albury’s oldest aged care village, and organisers are expecting more than 200 people at Wednesday’s event – making it a massive undertaking. 

General manager Hannah Odgers said it was one of their signature events for the year.

“We’re lucky enough to be co-located with a large retirement village, so we have a huge high tea every year,” she said.

“We’ve got 130 homes in the village and we invite everybody to come along and join us.

“It’s a massive undertaking, we’ve got 100 RSVPs already, plus we invite community service providers, doctors, funeral directors and others as well.” 

Albury MP Greg Aplin will deliver a speech for attendees, while the event itself is being sponsored by the Commercial Club, Albury SS&A and the Newmarket Hotel.

Riverwood resident Julie Rigby said it was important to maintain links in the community through events like the high tea.

“It’s lovely to mix with the outer community, and we do it often here, we have lots of community and charity days,” she said.