Bill > A4451

This bill establishes a Task Force on Aging in the New Jersey Department of Health, designed to comprehensively study and improve resources and services for the state's older residents. The task force will consist of 17 members, including ex-officio government officials like the Commissioners of Health and Human Services, and various public members representing aging advocacy organizations, senior service providers, and individuals directly impacted by aging, such as seniors living in long-term care facilities and at home. The task force's primary duties include reviewing policies affecting older residents, monitoring aging-related data, examining support for family caregivers, evaluating long-term care quality, creating an educational program about senior issues, and ensuring aging policies are inclusive of diverse populations. Members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the task force will be required to issue an initial comprehensive report to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months of formation, with subsequent biennial reports on recommendations. The bill aims to help seniors in New Jersey "grow old with dignity and independence" by taking a holistic, collaborative approach to understanding and addressing the needs of an aging population.

Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4451