Research, Planning and Advocacy
Planning for future needs of the aging population is crucial to preparing for effective and adequate service delivery. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging conducts research on a wide range of topics relating to aging, from demographic projections to ethnographic studies of particular populations and how their attitudes influence their approach to aging.
Yearly community hearings address PCA’s budget, and every four years, the Planning department manages a community-wide planning process. This results in the Area Plan for Aging Services, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
In 2008, PCA is undertaking the Area Plan process, which involves gathering information from a variety of sources, soliciting opinions and advice and synthesizing the findings to develop a cohesive statement of our future direction.
We invite you to read more about the process, including results of research, surveys and focus groups; and to submit comments. Click here for details.
Click on the links below for Reports and Area Plans:
Looking Ahead: Philadelphia’s Aging Population in 2015
Socioeconomic and Health Characteristics of Philadelphia’s Elderly Population
Area Plan for Philadelphia: 2004-2008
PCA works with other organizations in the aging network, community groups, and government to develop insight into future trends. Periodically, PCA sends "Aging Alerts" to its network of contacts, on topics such as legislative and funding initiatives; changes in Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare; health, heat and cold warning; developments in transportation; and community initiatives. Learn More
Testimony is generated by PCA in response to public hearings where we are invited to provide information and to advocate for the interests of the consumers we serve on a variety of topics including housing, transportation, utilities, funding and other legislative matters. PCA also generates position papers on topics of concern, in order to articulate and clarify the impact of public policy on the aging population.
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As part of its research and planning process, PCA compiles information that can help guide policy and planning to serve the community's elders. PCA also gathers information about initiatives undertaken by organizations throughout Philadelphia which are aimed at improving the lives of older citizens. Learn More
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