Listening sessions set on master plan for seniors

From staff reports

Venango County Older Adult Services will host listening sessions on the state Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults.

Both sessions will take place on Aug. 31 — 10 a.m. at the Crawford Center, 511 Hill St. in Emlenton; and 2 p.m. at the Venango County Human Services Training Center, 737 Elk St., Franklin.

The plan is a 10-year, stakeholder-driven strategic initiative designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians.

It also will reflect the needs and preferences of people to live where they choose, and access support systems to thrive and age in place.

Stakeholders, older adults and people living with disabilities, their families, caregivers and community leaders are invited to hear an overview of the plan and its core principles, and why a plan is needed. There will be opportunities to provide comments and input.

For more information, call (814) 432-9711.

Individuals who are unable to attend may still provide input by sending an email to AgingPlan@pa.gov, providing feedback through an online form or mailing their input to the state Department of Aging, c/o Master Plan, 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor, Harrisburg, 17101.