Pillars

Overview

The Master Plan for Aging released its Final Report on June 30, 2025.

Throughout the MPA process, more than 100 proposals were developed thanks in particular to thousands of hours of work by external stakeholders and members of the public. These proposals and the MPA Council commentary are being submitted to the Governor and shared with policymakers and the public to inform policymaking. These proposals represent a starting point for discussion. Further discussion is necessary between relevant state agencies and stakeholders to both refine these proposals and assess which may be appropriate to adopt and implement.

Read the Final Report below or find translated versions of the report here.

For a keyword searchable database visit the Pillar Proposals page.

Caregiving, Workforce and Community-Based Services

Overview 

There is a shortage of workers in caregiving roles which has led to services and supports becoming more expensive and less accessible for older adults and others with disabling conditions. 

Proposals

Financial Sustainability of Services and Providers

Overview

Healthcare facilities, agencies and aging services are at risk of closure due to the inability to modernize services and facilities. This directly impacts patients and residents of financially distressed facilities and communities relying on the facilities, agencies and aging services as well as employees.

Proposals

Prevention

Overview

Individuals and informal caregivers must navigate a complex care and supports systems creating obstacles to supporting healthy aging across the lifespan.

Proposals

Housing

Overview

Assuring access to affordable, secure housing, in a community with needed services which enables older adults to age in place in the setting of their choice.

Proposals

Affordability of Basic Needs

Serving Historically Underserved Communities

Overview

Many historically underserved communities, and particularly Black and Brown communities as well as veterans, have diminished access to needed services.

Proposals

Social Engagement

Combating Elder Abuse, Ageism, Ableism and Stigma

Overview

Address financial, exploitation; physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; and neglect of older adults, in part due to inadequate identification of and support for people at risk.

Proposals

Technology

Overview

Older adults tend to struggle with technological development or technological inaccessibility which could create challenges to care for or empower the aging and their families. Expanding existing assistive technologies is required and when it comes to privacy raise awareness of cybersecurity threats. 

Proposals