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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Public Policy Institute has released a series of new research insights that highlights American adults’ views on a variety of issue areas. One of the recent releases focuses on brain health and includes the following resource topics:

  • Healthy Eating
  • Dementia
  • Hearing and Brain Health
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Music and Brain Health
  • Mental Health, Emotional Well-Being, and Resiliency
  • Delirium

Visit here to read more about each of these resource topics.

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has announced that they will host four virtual listening sessions to present an overview of the Master Plan for Older Adults, with a concentration on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 8 Domains of Livability for Age-Friendly Communities. The dates and times for the virtual listening sessions are:

  • August 8, 2023, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm;
  • August 17, 2023, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm;
  • August 22, 2023, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am; and
  • August 25, 2023, from 8:30 am – 10:00 am.

To participate in a listening session, registration is required. Visit here to register.

The 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) will also host in-person listening sessions, where the public can learn about the plan and submit input. Visit here to find a listening session by county.

Visit the PDA website for additional information on the plan. Individuals who would like to submit input on the plan can email, 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.