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State Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, is inviting residents to join her in a town hall meeting about Pennsylvania's master plan for older adults at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the Wolf-Kuhn Theatre in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts at Penn State Altoona.
Visitors can park in lots near the performing arts center.
The meeting is being coordinated by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging through its Long-Term Care Council. Ward serves on the council and as chair of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee.
"This is an opportunity for residents to learn about state plans to coordinate programs and services for older Pennsylvanians," Ward said. "This is a public meeting, and I encourage residents, caregivers and others to attend the town hall at Penn State University's Altoona campus to have their voices heard and participate in the Master Plan development process."
Gov. Josh Shapiro issued an executive order earlier this year directing PDA to establish a master plan for older adults. The plan will include goals, objectives and initiatives to promote the health, well-being and quality of life of Pennsylvania's aging population.
In addition to the in-person event, virtual listening sessions will be held with the Department of Aging. The public is invited to take part in the sessions to be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. 17; from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25.
During the virtual listening sessions, the department will present an overview of the plan with a concentration on AARP's 8 Domains of Livability for Age-Friendly Communities.
To attend any of the virtual listening sessions, register at aging.pa.gov, Click on Master Plan for Older Adults and scroll down the gray bar for the virtual listening sessions.
To submit input on the plan anytime, email AgingPlan@pa.gov or send mail to Pennsylvania Department of Aging, c/o Master Plan, 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101.