The Canonsburg Senior Center was the site where the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, The Aging Services of Washington County, SPHS Aging Services, and the Washington Area Senior Citizens announced the strategic plan that the groups partnered in developing for the thirteen Senior Centers across Washington County. The study focused on diversification of programming, growth and retention of center participants and adequate staffing for all centers. Some of the programming suggestions are trips to local establishments such as restaurants and speaker series. Facility upgrades as simple as new paint to accessible doorways are being considered. Staffing was addressed to make sure there are enough people on hand to deal with the hoped for growth in the use of the centers. The study points out that Washington County’s demographic profile indicates a significant portion, 21.2% of residents, are aged 65 and older. According to Mary Lynn Spivak, Director of Aging Services of Washington County, funding for these projects will be provided by grants, and solicitations in the communities that the centers are based. The strategic plan study was funded by a $160,000 grant from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation and was performed by the Hill Group.
Strategic Plan For County’s Senior Centers Unveiled
October 1, 2024 2:20 am