The Blueprint for Healthy Aging in New Jersey is designed to help you and your community take steps to help older adults stay healthy and active by providing:
- County-level demographics on older adults and their health status;
- Information on the benefits of healthy behaviors that can improve the quality of life for seniors,
- Public policy recommendations and strategies for containing health care costs; and
- Examples of cost-effective New Jersey-based model programs that can be implemented locally to support older adults in pursuing healthy behaviors.
Complete Document:
The Blueprint for Healthy Aging in New Jersey [pdf 2.3k]
Document Sections:
Section I The Benefits of Healthy Behaviors for New Jersey Seniors [pdf 1.6k]
Section II Model Health Promotion Programs for New Jersey Seniors [pdf 426k]
Section III County-Level Tables - Older Adult Demographics and Health Status [pdf 73k]
Press Release
Community Leaders Can Help Seniors Stay Fit -- DHSS Releases Blueprint for Healthy Aging in New Jersey