PA Aging Summit 2026

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Pennsylvania is aging, and the policies we put in place today will shape how older adults live, work, and thrive. Join us for a conversation on key issues affecting older Pennsylvanians, including health and long-term care, affordable housing, caregiving, transportation, and economic security. Learn about priorities and how advocates and communities can help build a stronger future for aging in Pennsylvania.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey

23 S 2nd St

Harrisburg, PA 17101

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey

23 S 2nd St

Harrisburg, PA 17101

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8:30 AM EDT

1 HR
8:30 AM EDT 1 HR

Doors Open, Registration & Networking

9:30 AM EDT

5 MINS
9:30 AM EDT 5 MINS

Welcoming Remarks by Emcee

Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-Chief
City & State PA
Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-Chief
City & State PA
Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Greg Salisbury
Editor-in-Chief
City & State PA
Greg Salisbury

9:35 AM EDT

1 HR
9:35 AM EDT 1 HR

Pennsylvania’s Aging Population and The Future of Caregiving

Moderator: Garry Pezzano
Moderator: Garry Pezzano
President & CEO
LeadingAge PA
Maria Collett
Maria Collett
Democratic Chair
Aging & Youth Committee
Rep. Maureen Madden
Rep. Maureen Madden
Majority Chair
Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
Christine Reinhard
Christine Reinhard
Senior Advisor to the Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Nicole Osevala
Nicole Osevala
Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Penn State Health
Susan Saxinger
Susan Saxinger
Executive Director
PA Assisted Living Association (PALA)

As Pennsylvania’s older adult population continues to grow, the demand for quality, affordable, and accessible caregiving will only increase. This panel will examine the policies shaping the future of caregiving, including support for family caregivers, the direct care workforce, long-term services and supports, and sustainable funding. Panelists will discuss the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s care system and policy solutions to ensure older adults can access the care they need while supporting the workforce and families who provide it.

Moderator: Garry Pezzano
Moderator: Garry Pezzano
President & CEO
LeadingAge PA
Maria Collett
Maria Collett
Democratic Chair
Aging & Youth Committee
Rep. Maureen Madden
Rep. Maureen Madden
Majority Chair
Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
Christine Reinhard
Christine Reinhard
Senior Advisor to the Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Nicole Osevala
Nicole Osevala
Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Penn State Health
Susan Saxinger
Susan Saxinger
Executive Director
PA Assisted Living Association (PALA)

As Pennsylvania’s older adult population continues to grow, the demand for quality, affordable, and accessible caregiving will only increase. This panel will examine the policies shaping the future of caregiving, including support for family caregivers, the direct care workforce, long-term services and supports, and sustainable funding. Panelists will discuss the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s care system and policy solutions to ensure older adults can access the care they need while supporting the workforce and families who provide it.

Moderator: Garry Pezzano
Maria Collett
+4
4 more speakers

As Pennsylvania’s older adult population continues to grow, the demand for quality, affordable, and accessible caregiving will only increase. This panel will examine the policies shaping the future of caregiving, including support for family caregivers, the direct care workforce, long-term services and supports, and sustainable funding. Panelists will discuss the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s care system and policy solutions to ensure older adults can access the care they need while supporting the workforce and families who provide it.

Moderator: Garry Pezzano
Moderator: Garry Pezzano
President & CEO
LeadingAge PA
Maria Collett
Maria Collett
Democratic Chair
Aging & Youth Committee
Rep. Maureen Madden
Rep. Maureen Madden
Majority Chair
Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
Christine Reinhard
Christine Reinhard
Senior Advisor to the Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Nicole Osevala
Nicole Osevala
Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Penn State Health
Susan Saxinger
Susan Saxinger
Executive Director
PA Assisted Living Association (PALA)

As Pennsylvania’s older adult population continues to grow, the demand for quality, affordable, and accessible caregiving will only increase. This panel will examine the policies shaping the future of caregiving, including support for family caregivers, the direct care workforce, long-term services and supports, and sustainable funding. Panelists will discuss the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s care system and policy solutions to ensure older adults can access the care they need while supporting the workforce and families who provide it.

Moderator: Garry Pezzano
Maria Collett
+4
4 more speakers

10:35 AM EDT

25 MINS
10:35 AM EDT 25 MINS

Keynote Remarks

Jason Kavulich
Jason Kavulich
Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Jason Kavulich
Jason Kavulich
Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Jason Kavulich
Jason Kavulich
Jason Kavulich
Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Jason Kavulich

11 AM EDT

1 HR
11 AM EDT 1 HR

Aging in Place: Building an Age-Friendly Pennsylvania

Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Managing Editor
City & State Pennsylvania
Sharlene Waller
Sharlene Waller
Executive Director
Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Aging
Meaghan Abbott
Meaghan Abbott
Director, Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Office, Office of the Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Kelli Mills
Kelli Mills
VP of Operations
EverTrue
Anthony Stever
Anthony Stever
Chief of the Operating Program Management Division
PA Department of Transportation

What will it take to ensure older Pennsylvanians can live safely, independently, and with dignity in the communities they call home? This panel will explore policy solutions to strengthen affordable and accessible housing, transportation options, and workforce development. Panelists will examine the barriers older adults face, opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, and policy strategies that can help Pennsylvania build communities that support people of all ages.

Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Managing Editor
City & State Pennsylvania
Sharlene Waller
Sharlene Waller
Executive Director
Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Aging
Meaghan Abbott
Meaghan Abbott
Director, Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Office, Office of the Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Kelli Mills
Kelli Mills
VP of Operations
EverTrue
Anthony Stever
Anthony Stever
Chief of the Operating Program Management Division
PA Department of Transportation

What will it take to ensure older Pennsylvanians can live safely, independently, and with dignity in the communities they call home? This panel will explore policy solutions to strengthen affordable and accessible housing, transportation options, and workforce development. Panelists will examine the barriers older adults face, opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, and policy strategies that can help Pennsylvania build communities that support people of all ages.

Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Sharlene Waller
+3
3 more speakers

What will it take to ensure older Pennsylvanians can live safely, independently, and with dignity in the communities they call home? This panel will explore policy solutions to strengthen affordable and accessible housing, transportation options, and workforce development. Panelists will examine the barriers older adults face, opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, and policy strategies that can help Pennsylvania build communities that support people of all ages.

Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Managing Editor
City & State Pennsylvania
Sharlene Waller
Sharlene Waller
Executive Director
Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Aging
Meaghan Abbott
Meaghan Abbott
Director, Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Office, Office of the Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Kelli Mills
Kelli Mills
VP of Operations
EverTrue
Anthony Stever
Anthony Stever
Chief of the Operating Program Management Division
PA Department of Transportation

What will it take to ensure older Pennsylvanians can live safely, independently, and with dignity in the communities they call home? This panel will explore policy solutions to strengthen affordable and accessible housing, transportation options, and workforce development. Panelists will examine the barriers older adults face, opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, and policy strategies that can help Pennsylvania build communities that support people of all ages.

Justin Sweitzer (Moderator)
Sharlene Waller
+3
3 more speakers

12 PM EDT

12 PM EDT

Sessions Conclude

Gold

Moravia Health

Silver

Leading Age Penn State Health EverTrue PALA

Bronze

AARP PA Health & Wellness