Multisector Plan for Aging

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Looking for tips and tools on how to get started with or implement an MPA? Check out these resources

One-Pager: Assessing The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as a Model to Inform Efforts to Advance a National Plan on Aging

This one-pager shows the timeline of key activities leading to the National Strategy release and post-release actions. These events can help inform the evolution of efforts to support a National Plan on Aging.

Issue Brief: Assessing The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as a Model to Inform Efforts to Advance a National Plan on Aging

This issue brief outlines the process by which the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was developed, implemented, and deployed to achieve the first iteration of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The brief showcases how the evolution of this process can inform similar efforts to advance a national plan on aging while building on existing efforts to drive multisector plans for aging across the United States.

One-Pager: Protecting A Future Where All Americans Can Age with Health, Dignity and Connection

This one-pager was used during ASA's Hill Day in May, 2024. Read on to learn how MPAs can be used as a vehicle for promoting equity.

MPA Communications Toolkit

This toolkit was designed by West Health and other MPA partners to provide branding materials such as PowerPoint templates, fonts, and logos for the MPA movement.

Future Proof: Centering Equity and Family Caregivers in State Multisector Plans for Aging

In this webinar, experts discuss the new Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA) measure in the AARP LTSS Scorecard and explain how states can center equity in their MPAs to reflect the voices, experiences and recommendations of all stakeholders.

Creating the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging

In this March 2024 blog, learn how the Administration for Community Living's Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities (ICC) is seeking to build upon government plans to develop a strategic framework for a national plan on aging.

How Multisector Plans for Aging and PACE Can WorkTogether to Improve Care for Older Adults

This brief by West Health and the National PACE Association explores common elements to both PACE and MPAs.

Why MPAs Are Critical to Equitably Meeting the Needs of Aging Communities

There is a critical importance of addressing the needs of older adults, particularly marginalized populations, with a focus on equity and inclusivity. October 2023 Blog

Multisector Plans for Aging Executive Orders and Legislation

This new issue brief by West Health provides an overview of the elements of Executive Orders and legislation that drive MPAs.

Involving Family Caregivers to Shape Multisector Plans for Aging

This tool describes strategies states could use to engage family caregivers to shape and implement an MPA.

 Future Proof: Multisector Plan for Aging

Hear a panel of aging experts describe what an MPA is and what it looks like at different stages and across communities with different priorities

Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging in Your State? Advice from Someone Who’s Been There

A multisector plan for aging (MPA) is an umbrella term for a state-led, multi-year planning process that convenes cross-sector stakeholders to collaboratively address the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.

Getting Started with a Multisector Plan for Aging: Eight Strategies to Build Buy-in within States

Hear from a panel of experts on the eight strategies to gain buy-in from state and community leaders.

9 Best Practices for Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging 

Use this infographic to others visualize the path to a developing a multisector plan for aging.

Building a Master Plan for Aging

Use this guide to help you develop an MPA building on the core tenets and best practices for successful implementation.

Grantmakers in Aging Multisector Plans for Aging Guide

Learn about the fundamentals of the MPA movement and how funders can get involved in this important work.

The Unexpected Benefits of a State Multisector Plan for Aging

Read about the lessons learned from California’s MPA implementation.

Getting Started with a Multisector Plan for Aging

Learn what are the eight essential building blocks for getting started with an MPA.

Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging

Hear from Kim McCoy Wade, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Carrie Graham, Center for Health Care Strategies, who share their experience successfully implementing a plan for aging in California.

Future Proof: Cross-sector Planning for Aging at the Local and State Levels

In this Future Proof Live episode, experts discuss how Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs) are successfully building bridges between agencies like Parks and Rec, libraries and city transportation services.

Future Proof: Multisector Plan for Aging

Hear a panel of aging experts describe what an MPA is and what it looks like at different stages and across communities with different priorities. January 2023 Webcast

Getting Started with a Multisector Plan for Aging

Learn what are the eight essential building blocks for getting started with an MPA.

Advancing Integrated Care For Dual-Eligible Individuals Through Multisector Plans For Aging

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the state and federal levels to advance integrated care for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Supporting Older Adults with Approaches Spanning Multiple Policy Areas

See how an MPA can work highlighting cross-sector state action that has been taken to ensure that older adults have access to necessary resources. January 2023 Blog

Comprehensive Policy Approaches to Support the Aging Population

The NCSL examines several states that have successfully implemented an MPA and outlined a thoughtful roadmap for others to follow. May 2021 Blog

New York Committed to a Master Plan for Aging

See how aging experts worked together to successfully implement an MPA in New York. July 2023 Blog

Supporting Local Multisector Plans for Aging in Rural Communities

Learn how a comprehensive Rural MPA Initiative can provide helpful resources to the unique needs of rural communities. June 2023 Blog

Join the Movement: Every State Should Have a Multisector Plan for Aging

See the vision behind MPAs, as well as ways to get involved and join the movement. January 2023 Blog

Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging

Use this guide to help you develop an MPA building on the core tenets and best practices for successful implementation.

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One-Pager: Assessing The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as a Model to Inform Efforts to Advance a National Plan on Aging

This one-pager shows the timeline of key activities leading to the National Strategy release and post-release actions. These events can help inform the evolution of efforts to support a National Plan on Aging.

Issue Brief: Assessing The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers as a Model to Inform Efforts to Advance a National Plan on Aging

This issue brief outlines the process by which the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was developed, implemented, and deployed to achieve the first iteration of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The brief showcases how the evolution of this process can inform similar efforts to advance a national plan on aging while building on existing efforts to drive multisector plans for aging across the United States.

One-Pager: Protecting A Future Where All Americans Can Age with Health, Dignity and Connection

This one-pager was used during ASA's Hill Day in May, 2024. Read on to learn how MPAs can be used as a vehicle for promoting equity.

MPA Communications Toolkit

This toolkit was designed by West Health and other MPA partners to provide branding materials such as PowerPoint templates, fonts, and logos for the MPA movement.

Future Proof: Centering Equity and Family Caregivers in State Multisector Plans for Aging

In this webinar, experts discuss the new Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA) measure in the AARP LTSS Scorecard and explain how states can center equity in their MPAs to reflect the voices, experiences and recommendations of all stakeholders.

Creating the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging

In this March 2024 blog, learn how the Administration for Community Living's Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities (ICC) is seeking to build upon government plans to develop a strategic framework for a national plan on aging.

How Multisector Plans for Aging and PACE Can WorkTogether to Improve Care for Older Adults

This brief by West Health and the National PACE Association explores common elements to both PACE and MPAs.

Why MPAs Are Critical to Equitably Meeting the Needs of Aging Communities

There is a critical importance of addressing the needs of older adults, particularly marginalized populations, with a focus on equity and inclusivity. October 2023 Blog

Multisector Plans for Aging Executive Orders and Legislation

This new issue brief by West Health provides an overview of the elements of Executive Orders and legislation that drive MPAs.

Involving Family Caregivers to Shape Multisector Plans for Aging

This tool describes strategies states could use to engage family caregivers to shape and implement an MPA.

 Future Proof: Multisector Plan for Aging

Hear a panel of aging experts describe what an MPA is and what it looks like at different stages and across communities with different priorities

Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging in Your State? Advice from Someone Who’s Been There

A multisector plan for aging (MPA) is an umbrella term for a state-led, multi-year planning process that convenes cross-sector stakeholders to collaboratively address the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.

Getting Started with a Multisector Plan for Aging: Eight Strategies to Build Buy-in within States

Hear from a panel of experts on the eight strategies to gain buy-in from state and community leaders.

9 Best Practices for Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging 

Use this infographic to others visualize the path to a developing a multisector plan for aging.

Building a Master Plan for Aging

Use this guide to help you develop an MPA building on the core tenets and best practices for successful implementation.

Grantmakers in Aging Multisector Plans for Aging Guide

Learn about the fundamentals of the MPA movement and how funders can get involved in this important work.

The Unexpected Benefits of a State Multisector Plan for Aging

Read about the lessons learned from California’s MPA implementation.

Getting Started with a Multisector Plan for Aging

Learn what are the eight essential building blocks for getting started with an MPA.

Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging

Hear from Kim McCoy Wade, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Carrie Graham, Center for Health Care Strategies, who share their experience successfully implementing a plan for aging in California.

Future Proof: Cross-sector Planning for Aging at the Local and State Levels

In this Future Proof Live episode, experts discuss how Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs) are successfully building bridges between agencies like Parks and Rec, libraries and city transportation services.

Future Proof: Multisector Plan for Aging

Hear a panel of aging experts describe what an MPA is and what it looks like at different stages and across communities with different priorities. January 2023 Webcast

Getting Started with a Multisector Plan for Aging

Learn what are the eight essential building blocks for getting started with an MPA.

Advancing Integrated Care For Dual-Eligible Individuals Through Multisector Plans For Aging

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the state and federal levels to advance integrated care for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Supporting Older Adults with Approaches Spanning Multiple Policy Areas

See how an MPA can work highlighting cross-sector state action that has been taken to ensure that older adults have access to necessary resources. January 2023 Blog

Comprehensive Policy Approaches to Support the Aging Population

The NCSL examines several states that have successfully implemented an MPA and outlined a thoughtful roadmap for others to follow. May 2021 Blog

New York Committed to a Master Plan for Aging

See how aging experts worked together to successfully implement an MPA in New York. July 2023 Blog

Supporting Local Multisector Plans for Aging in Rural Communities

Learn how a comprehensive Rural MPA Initiative can provide helpful resources to the unique needs of rural communities. June 2023 Blog

Join the Movement: Every State Should Have a Multisector Plan for Aging

See the vision behind MPAs, as well as ways to get involved and join the movement. January 2023 Blog

Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging

Use this guide to help you develop an MPA building on the core tenets and best practices for successful implementation.
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