Dear [NAME]:
As you may know, obesity and inactive lifestyles have become deadly in the United States, and particularly in New Jersey. The burden of health problems and health care costs are increasing for senior citizens. This requires us to take preventative action. Regular physical activity is an important step to help you and other seniors enjoy a long and healthy life. While some health problems are uncontrollable, the choices we make today can still have a profound effect on our health and quality of life tomorrow.
As Mayor of [municipality], there is nothing more important to me than the health and well being of our residents. That is why [municipality] joined New Jersey’s “Mayors Wellness Campaign” (MWC). This is an important first step to getting our town on the road to active living and healthier lifestyles.
The Mayors Wellness Campaign supports mayors as champions of community health. The goal is to increase opportunities for [municipality] residents to participate in daily physical activity. MWC encourages Mayors to play a leadership role in supporting local opportunities for active, healthy lifestyles. I have taken them up on that challenge.
Recently, the International Council on Active Aging released a list of 30 ways for senior citizens to improve their health. As a service to you, I have enclosed that list. I hope you will review the list and incorporate some of the healthy practices into your daily lives. By doing so, you will not only improve your own health, but you may also reduce your health care costs and improve your quality of life.
In addition to these individual ideas, I intend to do a thorough review of the exercise and health programs available to seniors in our municipality so that I can ensure we are serving you in this way. If you have suggestions for me, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
I hope that this letter finds you in good health, but that the enclosed list helps you to get into even better health!
Sincerely,
Mayor [Name]
