Older adults are living longer. By 2060 it is projected that the number of adults age 65 and older will reach 98 million or an increase of 23.5%.1 Moreover, those adults experience higher risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and stroke. Healthy Shalom is a resource for older adults that encourages physical activity and healthy eating as a means of reducing incidence of chronic disease among this population.
Healthy Shalom will partner with the Massachusetts Council on Aging. The council is alignment with our mission in that the council provides services that promote wellness and help seniors remained independent and engaged in their community.
- Massachusetts State Government. Seniors. https://www.mass.gov/topics/seniors.
Albert Whitaker 