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Program Administration
Office of Community Education & Wellness
This office administers numerous programs to educate consumers and professionals about aging services and health and wellness trends and programs.
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Walking Program
Live Long, Live Well Walking Program
This program helps persons age 50 and older walk their way to better health. It also provides resources for organizations and clubs looking to establish walking programs for their members.
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Disease-Specific Information
Osteoporosis
Get all the facts on this chronic condition known as “The Silent Disease.”
Arthritis
Arthritis is New Jersey’s leading cause of disability. Click here to learn about the disease and key resources.
Flu Shots
An estimated 2,000 New Jersey seniors die each year from the flu. This site has prevention tips and, during flu season (October-April), a comprehensive listing of flu shot clinics.
Quit2Win
It is never too early - or too late - in life to give up cigarette smoking and tobacco use.
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Medicare
Medicare Counseling through SHIP
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free, objective and confidential help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plus and Long-Term Care Insurance.
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Health Promotion Programs that Work
Senior Nutrition Programs: Promising Practices for Diverse Populations
This directory showcases select nutrition programs from around the country that have launched innovative and creative strategies to increase participation by seniors of diverse populations.
HealthEASE
This program coordinates and expands health promotion and disease prevention services for older adults at the local level. On this site you will find information on physical activity, health education and coordinated screening programs that help seniors live healthier, more independent lives.
HealthEASE Program Guidebook
This on-line publication describes the major components of HealthEASE [pdf 516k].
Blueprint for Healthy Aging in New Jersey
A comprehensive guide for local governments and leaders of health and aging service organizations interested in effective, low-cost senior wellness programs.
HealthEASE Resource Directory of Evidence-Based Programs
Through this link you will find descriptions of evidence-based health promotion programs that have proven effective in reducing the risk of disease, disability and injury.
Mission Nutrition: Planning Grant Final Evaluation Report, December 2008 [pdf 2mb]
Mission Nutrition was a three-year grant project to improve the state's senior nutrition program, making it more cost-effective and more attractive to diverse populations. It also enhanced nutrition screening and referrals from the aging and disability services network. This report is the abridged version of the project's final evaluation.
Mission Nutrition: Planning Grant Final Evaluation Report, December 2008 [pdf 5mb]
This comprehensive version of the evaluation report contains a detailed account of grant activities, as well as all documents referenced in the summary report.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Volunteer
A great way to stay active in retirement is to volunteer your time, energy and skills to a good cause. Contact the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) or volunteer center in your county to get involved.
Become a SHIP Volunteer
SHIP – the State Health Insurance Assistance Program – provides free, objective and confidential help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plus and Long-Term Care Insurance. SHIP is recruiting volunteers to help seniors make informed choices.
Become a Medicare Fraud Prevention Volunteer
Help fight Medicare waste, fraud and abuse by joining the SMP of New Jersey's volunteer corps.
Become a Volunteer Advocate
The Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly is seeking volunteers to help ensure quality of life and resolve minor quality of care concerns raised by residents of long-term care facilities.
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Division of Aging and Community Services
