Building the Future of Aging: Investigating Strategies and Innovations in Master Plans on Aging
Lydia Manning, Carey Peerman

TL;DR
This study examines aging strategies in five U.S. states to improve quality of life for older adults through comprehensive Master Plans on Aging.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into the development and implementation of state-level aging plans through stakeholder interviews and grounded theory analysis.
Findings
Commonalities and differences in Master Plans on Aging across five U.S. states were identified.
Key innovations include age-friendly communities, affordable housing, and economic security for older adults.
Stakeholder engagement and multi-sector collaboration are critical for effective plan implementation.
Abstract
Master Plans on Aging (MPAs) are essential frameworks designed to address the challenges that older adults face and ensure that states have a comprehensive strategy for aging-related policies, services, and programs. This presentation explores the development and implementation of MPAs across five states: Colorado, California, Texas, Massachusetts, and Minnesota, and highlights the frameworks used, the roles of political leadership, and the multi-sector collaboration required to create such plans. This qualitative, exploratory study, with 25 stakeholder interviews, utilizes a grounded theory approach to investigate the strategies and innovations that have shaped the development and implementation of Master Plans on Aging (MPAs) in the five U.S. states with plans. The analysis reveals several commonalities and differences across states, as well as critical insights into the effectiveness…
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Taxonomy
TopicsGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Aging and Gerontology Research
