Healthy aging doesn’t start at a certain age or life stage — it’s a gradual, lifelong process. Healthy habits, along with factors like access to healthy foods, quality health care, and safe housing, play a role in health and well-being throughout life and shape the course of aging. September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to encourage healthy habits at every life stage and to focus on the support older adults need to age well.
Together, we can help people make choices to maintain their health, well-being, and independence as they age by encouraging them to:
- Stay active in ways that work for them
- Eat a healthy diet of whole, nutrient-dense foods
- Lower their risk of falling
- Play an active role in their health care
This September, support healthy aging in your community with resources from ODPHP.
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Promote Healthy Aging Month
Use the following resources to spread the word on social media, in newsletters, in blogs, and through other communication channels.
Social media posts and graphics
Use ODPHP’s social media posts and graphics to spread the word within your professional network. Be sure to use the #HealthyAgingMonth hashtag to boost your post’s visibility.
This #HealthyAgingMonth, use OPDHP’s Healthy Aging resources to help you provide better care and support to older adults! Explore the full list: https://odphp.health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging/healthy-aging-resourcesIt’s #HealthyAgingMonth, get tools, guidance, and health information to promote healthy aging and help people find ways to live longer and stay healthy: https://odphp.health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging/healthy-aging-resources 
Newsletter or blog content
Use this blurb in your organization’s newsletter or blog to promote Healthy Aging Month and share ODPHP’s healthy aging resources.
September is Healthy Aging Month — a great time to encourage healthy habits across the lifespan. People of all ages and abilities can take steps to stay healthy as they age, like staying physically active, eating a healthy diet, and playing an active role in their health care.
Explore resources from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the health and well-being of older adults. You can also sign up for email updates from ODPHP to stay up to date on healthy aging and other topics.
Share ODPHP’s Healthy Aging Resources
ODPHP has a variety of evidence-based tools, guidelines, and health information to support health and well-being as people age. Whether you’re looking for materials to share with older adults or to inform programs, policies and outreach in your community, ODPHP’s Healthy Aging Resources can help. Explore the resources and use the sample posts below to share:
- Healthy People 2030 Resources for Older Adults
- Move Your Way Materials for Older Adults
- Health and Wellness Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers
- Dietary Guidelines for Older Adults
Healthy People 2030 and Older Adults
Healthy People 2030 has 20 objectives specifically focused on reducing health problems and improving quality of life for older adults. Use the posts to share the objectives, available data, and resources that can support work to promote healthy aging across the lifespan.
#OlderAdults are one of Healthy People 2030’s priority audiences. Learn how you can use #HP2030 tools and resources to promote healthy aging in your work: https://odphp.health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging/healthy-people-2030-and-older-adults #HealthyAgingMonthIf you work with #OlderAdults, Healthy People 2030’s Healthy Aging Custom List can help you find key #HP2030 objectives to support healthy aging. Explore the list here: https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/custom-list?list=odphps-healthy-aging-custom-list #HealthyAgingMonthThis #HealthyAgingMonth, use Healthy People 2030 objectives to help set priorities and support older adult health and well-being. Explore this quick-start guide for strategies to build partnerships that advance healthy aging: https://odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/Quick-Start-Guide-to-Partnering-on-Healthy-Aging.pdf #HP2030
Use Healthy People 2030 in Your Work
Learn how the social determinants of health (SDOH) can uniquely affect older adults and how to consider these factors when planning programs and services. Explore sample scenarios on topics like food insecurity, social isolation, health literacy, access to care, and aging in place. Then, use Healthy People 2030’s quick start guide to explore strategies for building partnerships that can support your programs and advance older adults’ health and well-being.
Move Your Way Materials for Older Adults
The Move Your Way® campaign has materials to help older adults get the physical activity they need to be healthy and prevent chronic disease and fall-related injuries. Use these posts to share interactive tools, fact sheets, videos, and more:
It’s #HealthyAgingMonth! #MoveYourWay has resources to help #OlderAdults learn about the benefits of staying active: https://odphp.health.gov/moveyourway#older-adults An active lifestyle is key to healthy aging! The #MoveYourWay activity planner can help #OlderAdults make personalized plans to stay active: https://odphp.health.gov/moveyourway/activity-planner #HealthyAgingMonth
Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adults
Check out the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report, which highlights strategies to help older adults stay active and healthy.
Health and Wellness Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers
MyHealthfinder has evidence-based health information to help older adults and caregivers make informed decisions about preventive care and healthy living. Use these posts to share actionable, easy-to-use tips.
#MyHealthfinder has tips for #OlderAdults to build healthy habits as they age: https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/physical-activity/protect-your-health-you-grow-older #HealthyAgingMonth#DYK? Many falls are preventable. This #HealthyAgingMonth, find simple tips to help #OlderAdults stay safe and independent: https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/safety/lower-your-risk-falling
Are You a Caregiver?
About 1 in 5 adults in the United States are caregivers. If you care for an older adult, taking care of yourself is just as important. Explore MyHealthfinder for tips on caring for yourself and finding support.
Dietary Guidelines for Older Adults
The 2025–2030 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has tailored guidance to help older adults build a healthy eating routine. Use these posts to share the latest guidelines on what older adults should eat and drink to stay healthy and prevent disease as they age.
According to the #DietaryGuidelines for Americans, #OlderAdults should prioritize a diet of whole foods to get the key nutrients they need. Visit realfood.gov to learn more about healthy eating. #HealthyAgingMonthUse the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care Framework to Support Older Adults
The 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care were developed to help older adults get health care tailored to their unique needs. You can use the 4Ms to guide your work supporting older adults, making sure that you deliver age-friendly care. The pillars of the 4Ms framework include:
- What Matters: Understanding specific concerns, goals, wishes, needs, and experiences of older adults
- Medication: Recognizing side effects of certain medicines or how different medicines may interact with each other
- Mind (Mentation): Preventing, screening, treating, and managing dementia, depression, and delirium
- Mobility: Helping older adults think about how to get around safely as they age
Learn more about the 4Ms and review resources associated with each pillar.
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