Mississippi's older adult population is growing, and special health considerations come with this increase. Age-friendly services and age-friendly public systems are needed for the best health, dignity, and social connections of Mississippians as they grow older.
Why age-friendly systems are important: Healthy aging is influenced by more than our genetics or access to health care. Non-medical factors influence the health of everyone, and they affect older adults even more. The conditions in which people grow, work, live and age shape their daily life. As a result, where we live and how influences our health as much as care, services or personal characteristics.
MSDH has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Public Health System by the Trust for America's Health.
Mississippi Healthy Aging Dashboard
Resources for Older Adults
- Staying healthy, nursing home information, and more
- Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Caregiving CDC
- Dementia-friendly organizations Alter and Dementia Friends Mississippi
Reports and Data
To learn more about Healthy Aging initiatives in Mississippi, or to become a Dementia Friend in your community, contact:
Healthy.Aging@msdh.ms.gov
(601) 576-7216
Overview of Aging in Mississippi
