“The master plan is a strategic road map with a focus on aging in place,” said Teresa Osborne, AARP Pennsylvania advocacy director. Older residents and their caregivers have expressed concerns about issues such as affordable housing, transportation and a shortage of home care workers, among others. Over the last few months, our state office staff and volunteers joined Department of Aging officials and others for town halls and listening sessions to get input from older Pennsylvanians about what should be addressed in the plan. The state ranks 10th nationally in the percentage of its population 65 and older, according to U.S. The effort comes as the 50-plus population in Pennsylvania and nationwide is growing. AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh and his team suggested the plan to Shapiro last year while he was campaigning for governor. In May, the governor signed an executive order calling for the 10-year plan, thanks in large part to AARP’s advocacy. Josh Shapiro and the state Department of Aging for developing a master plan to ensure residents have the support they need to age in their homes and communities. En español | AARP applauds Pennsylvania Gov.
