Master Plan for Older Adults: Needs assessment survey and listening sessions

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is developing a new Master Plan for Older Adults to address the needs of older people and people with disabilities. The Department of Aging (PDA) is asking for feedback through this survey to assist in the development of the new Master Plan and capture the experience of older adults and adults with disabilities. There is also space at the end of the survey to share other suggestions or issues you find important. The survey will be open until Sept. 30. More information about the Master Plan for Older Adults can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging website. Click here for the Department's informational flyer. 

• LeadingAge PA will be sharing talking points in the near future to guide your comments and encourages you to share your comments with Director of Regulatory Affairs Anna Warheit as we prepare our own submission. LeadingAge PA also sits on the department’s Long-Term Care Council and will play an active role in helping to craft the plan as this effort unfolds.

The PDA has also been hosting virtual listening sessions throughout August to present an overview of the Master Plan for Older Adults and collect feedback across the state. The final virtual listening session will be held on Friday, Aug. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (register here):

• The Area Agencies on Aging and the Centers for Independent Living will also host in-person listening sessions in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties where the public can learn about the plan and submit input. The Department has created a list of these sessions organized by county on its website. This list will be updated as more sessions are scheduled.