On Sept. 1, Ocean County kicked off a month-long celebration highlighting the importance of taking care of one’s body and mind in order to age in a healthy way.
“We are celebrating healthy aging month during September,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of the Office of Senior Services. “Good health means a good quality of life, and we want to help the more than 160,000 [seniors] living in Ocean County to maintain healthy habits.”
Ocean County kicked off the monthlong celebration with a “meet and greet” at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall, Toms River. Residents and visitors had a chance to meet Vicari, Jane Maloney, director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, and also representatives from the Senior Services HealthEASE Wellness Coalition.
Research-proven HealthEASE programs include self-management of ongoing illness, non-aerobic exercise, walking, mindbody, health education, health screenings and volunteer opportunities.
Programs include:
Take Control of Your Health, which helps people learn strategies and techniques to manage their lives when living with ongoing, chronic health conditions. Families and caregivers are invited to join in. This is an interactive program that mixes practical information with fun.
Programs are scheduled in many locations this fall. Call Senior Services Health- EASE at 732-929-2091 or Louanne Kane at 732-349-8389 for information or registration.
For information about the Ocean County Mall indoor walking program, call Guest Services at 732-244-8200. To learn about local programs, residents should check with their town or community. For additional information about county programs, call the Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091.