4.United Nations Principles for Older Persons Independence 1.0lder persons should have access to adequate food,water, shelter,clothing and health care through the provision of income,family and community support and self-help. 2.0lder persons should have the opportunity to work or to have access to other income-generating opportunities. 3.0lder persons should be able to participate in determining when and at what pace withdrawal from the labour force takes place. 2014.11.272014.11.27 4.United Nations Principles for Older Persons  Independence 1. Older persons should have access to adequate food, water, shelter, clothing and health care through the provision of income, family and community support and self-help. 2. Older persons should have the opportunity to work or to have access to other income-generating opportunities. 3. Older persons should be able to participate in determining when and at what pace withdrawal from the labour force takes place