The Chester County Department of Aging Services will host listening sessions on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's development of the Master Plan for Older Adults. This 10-year, state-led, stakeholder-driven strategic plan is designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences o folder adults to live where they choose and access the supports they need to thrive and age in place.

Stakeholders, older adults, people living with disabilities, families, caregivers and community leaders are invited to hear an overview of the plan, its core principles and why such a plan may be needed for Pennsylvania, as well as to give input on the plan.

Two listening sessions will be offered. An in-person and virtual session will take place on Monday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m., at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. On Thursday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. an in-person session will take place at Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square. To register for a listening session, visit https://chesco.org/ccareg.

Those unable to attend may review the master plan at http://www.aging.pa.gov/publications/MasterPlan. Feedback on the plan can be provided by emailing AgingPlan@pa.gov, filling out an online form at https://bit.ly/44XNrL6 or sending mail to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, c/o Master Plan, 555 Walnut St., Fifth Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101.