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Lifelong Strong New Jersey is an advocacy campaign to prioritize policies that ensure New Jerseyans can thrive in the Garden State as we age.
Like all age groups, older New Jerseyans are important contributors to the stateâs economy, infrastructure, and communities. As demographics rapidly change, we ask that the next Governor recognize our increasingly older population and include aging as an important consideration in all policy discussions, so that New Jersey can become an even better place to age well.
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The economic case for investing in healthy aging: Lessons from the United States
Investing $1 annually in healthy aging interventions can yield $3 in economic and healthcare benefits in the United Statesâand potentially in other countries.
The Rise of MPAs: A National SnapshotÂ
Nearly half of older adults in the U.S.âabout 28 million people ages 65+ânow live in states with a Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA), with 14 states leading the way. Our latest issue brief highlights how these comprehensive, cross-sector plans are helping states prepare for a rapidly aging population. MPAs
City Encourages ADUs to Increase Housing Options
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is promoting the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to expand housing options for residents. At the February 26th city council meeting, Michele Alonso, AICP, PP, Director of Planning and Redevelopment presented an overview of the city’s ADU ordinance, which
In rare bipartisan burst, Congress close to historic housing law
WASHINGTON â Congress is on the cusp of writing the most transformative housing law in a generation, after the Senate advanced bipartisan legislation to expand the nationâs residential stock, ease regulations and lower costs.
Exploring the economic and societal challenges associated with aging
Steve Adubato is joined by Cathy Rowe, DrPH, Executive Director of New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well and Chair of the Lifelong Strong NJ Steering Committee, to explore the economic and societal challenges associated with aging.
A transportation system that works for grandma benefits everyone
Designing for âall ages and abilities,â â meaning accessible curb ramps, bus stops, and safe bike paths â is not new to most transportation professionals. But meeting the needs of aging Baby Boomers will take a more systemic approach to building for all ages and abilities. Living in places
Liverpoolâs âblue peopleâ: the older adults redefining what ageing looks like
Liverpool is not one of the âblue zonesâ â a term used for regions of the world where people tend to live unusually long lives, such as parts of Sardinia, Okinawa and Ikaria. Healthy life expectancy in Liverpool is only about 56 years. However, overall life expectancy is much higher
Costs for long-term care for senior citizens in N.J. among highest in nation: report
The cost of long-term care and senior living in the United States is climbing as workforce constraints, inflation, and supply and construction dynamics put pressure on senior care providers, according to caregiver company A Place for Momâs latest proprietary data. The costs in New Jersey are among the highest in
Gov. Sherrillâs Transition Report Builds on NJâs Affordable Housing Framework and Lays Foundation to Lower Housing CostsÂ
On Wednesday, the Sherrill-Caldwell transition team released its Lowering Housing Costs and Expanding Homeownership Action Team report, which recommends several steps that build on New Jerseyâs innovative Mount Laurel policy framework â the stateâs constitutional mandate that every community must plan for its fair share of affordable homes. The collaborative
Depression is not a normal part of aging. How staying engaged helps older adults remain healthy and avoid loneliness.
Contrary to what many people believe, depression is not a normal part of aging. Despite often having risk factors for depression â one of which is having a chronic disease â older adults have some of the lowest levels of mental illness relative to all other adults. While depression
United By Leaders in New Jersey Aging Policy
