Just Released: Paving the Way for Healthy Aging
This new issue brief, authored by West Health, explores common elements across the nine states with MPAs, as well as a typical timeline and development process. The brief also includes “state spotlights” that highlight key features unique to each individual plan. These one-page resources can be used for individuals looking to educate others about their state’s MPA, or for those in states without MPAs who are looking for examples from other states. Read the full brief here.
New Blog: Bringing the National Plan on Aging to Life – Turning Strategy into Action
The SCAN Foundation recently published a new blog. This resource highlights how The Administration for Community Living’s Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age Friendly Communities is developing a National Plan on Aging (NPA), a blueprint to guide and align federal policy and programmatic efforts to advance healthy aging opportunities for all older adults. The blog features best practices from states, for NPA development, to ensure the NPA supports and reflects the needs of Americans as they age. Read the full blog here.
Recent Issue Brief: How State Plans on Aging and Multisector Plans for Aging Align to Serve Older Adults
With the advent of Multisector Plans for Aging (MPA), many states are contemplating how these plans can be aligned with other state planning efforts, including State Plans on Aging (SPA). This policy brief by the SCAN Foundation outlines the differences between MPAs and SPAs, along with opportunities states have taken to align both plans. Read the full brief here.
Upcoming Events
ASA On Aging Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 22, 2024
Register Here
The American Society on Aging’s annual conference is coming up from April 21-24, 2025 in Orlando, FL. The deadline to secure your early bird rate is this Friday, November 22. The conference will feature sessions on MPAs, we look forward to seeing you there!
Contact us
For questions, comments, or suggestions related to MPAs or the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact us at MPA@westhealth.org.
