Boosting State Support of Seniors

Policy Committee    October 29, 2024

AVOCA, Oct. 29 – The House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing Tuesday morning to discuss ways the state can boost support for its senior population, hosted by Reps. Jim Haddock (D-Lackawanna, Luzerne) and Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne). With 3.4 million older adults, Pennsylvania has the fifth-oldest population in the nation, and that number will continue to rise. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging helps manage the commonwealth’s 52 area agencies on aging, which serves our older population. Secretary Kavulich detailed the main areas where older Pennsylvanians say they need assistance include affordable housing, transportation, and community services. 

• Host: Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne), Rep. Jim Haddock (D-Lackawanna, Luzerne)
• Testifiers:
  • Jason Kavulich- Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Aging
  • Mary Schell- Deputy Director, Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties
  • Teresa Osborne- State Advocacy Director, AARP Pennsylvania
  • David Johnson- Line Manager, Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders (CARIE)

Agenda + Testimony

• Hearing agenda and testimony: Boosting State Support of Seniors

Media Release

• Testifiers detail need to bolster state support of senior citizens, October 29, 2024

Video + Photos

• Click here to view the entire hearing
• Click here to view photos from the hearing