On July 21, 2020 Cathy Bollinger, Managing Director of Embracing Aging and Joiann Galiano, Chief Community Development for York County Planning Commission explained how York County is creating a community where all ages can thrive. Cathy Bollinger leads York County (PA) Community Foundation’s long-term initiative, Embracing Aging that focuses on culture change and how people experience aging in York County. Embracing Aging’s goal is to create a community that is a safe, welcoming, appropriate, and adaptable place to age. In addition, Joiann develops and implements strategies to improve safe, accessible and attainable housing options that are close to services. The goal is ultimately to have York County looked to as an innovator in its work in senior housing. |