SWPPA advocates for policies that improve the lives of older citizens and all citizens.
One success for SWPPA was its creation of the Principles of the Ideal Long-Term Living System to scorecard policy provisions. These principles, listed below, have been adopted by the Pennsylvania Council on Aging and other leadership organizations. The ideal long-term living situation for the state’s older adult community must be:
- Person-centered
- Able to acknowledge that risk exists while supporting maximum independence
- Focused on quality of life and quality of care
- Simple to understand and access
- Coordinated, with seamless transitions through a comprehensive array of services
- Focused on prevention, wellness and early connection to home and community-based services
- Vested in a viable and competent direct care workforce
- Focused on continued learning and quality improvement
- Financially feasible and encourage public/private participation
Download the full Principles of the Ideal Long-Term Living System for Pennsylvania’s Older Adults
