HHS Delivers Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), released a report, Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging.
The report lays the groundwork for a coordinated effort – across the private and public sectors and in partnership with older adults, family caregivers, the aging services network and other stakeholders – to create a national set of recommendations for advancing healthy aging and age-friendly communities that value and truly include older adults.
The national plan on aging will advance best practices for service delivery, support development and strengthening of partnerships within and across sectors, identify solutions for removing barriers to health and independence for older adults, and more.
Developed by leaders and experts from sixteen federal agencies and departments working together through the Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities, the report also reflects input from community partners and leaders in the aging services network.
JAHF, in collaboration with West Health and The SCAN Foundation, are partnering with ACL to support community listening sessions and other activities.
ACL hosted a public webinar to provide an overview of the Strategic Framework on Monday, June 10 at 2pm ET.
We are seeking feedback on the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging from individuals, older adults and organizations. Please submit your comments via a survey created by West Health by Sunday, September 15.
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Submit feedback on the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging.
Learn more about the ICC on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities.
