Mercer County Area Agency on Aging to Host Listening Sessions on Pennsylvania's Master Plan for Older Adults
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08/28/2023
CONTACT: Sandra Swogger, Chief Executive Officer
Mercer County Area Agency on Aging to Host Listening Sessions on Pennsylvania’s Master Plan for Older Adults
Mercer County, PA – The Mercer County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will host a series of listening sessions regarding the Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences of this population to live where they choose and access the supports they need to thrive and age in place.
The listening sessions will take place at the following dates and times:
Shenango Valley Senior Center
September 12, 2023, at 5 PM
220 N. Buhl Farm Drive
Hermitage, PA 16148
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McQuiston Center by the Park
September 18, 2023, at 1 PM
29 Railroad Street
Sandy Lake, PA 16145
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Carnegie Alumni Center
at Grove City College
September 21, 2023, at 2:30 PM
260 South Broad Street
Grove City, PA 16127
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Greenville Senior Community Center
September 22, 2023, at 1 PM
45 Alan Avenue
Greenville, PA 16125
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Stakeholders, older adults and people living with disabilities, their families, caregivers and community leaders are invited to hear an overview of the plan, its core principles, and why such a plan is needed for Pennsylvania. There will be opportunities for those in attendance to provide comments and input on the plan.
Those interested in attending the listening sessions should RSVP by emailing admin@mercercountyaging.org or by calling 724-662-6222. A RSVP is not required.
Individuals who are unable to attend can still provide input on the plan. They can can either email AgingPlan@pa.gov, provide feedback through an online form or mail the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, c/o Master Plan, 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
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