Jack Phillips • October 16, 2026

Senate Special Committee on Aging to Host Field Hearing October 29 on Senior Isolation

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Jack Phillips

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October 16, 2026

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Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have announced that they will be attending a Senate Special Committee on Aging field hearing on October 29, 2026, in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.

 

The hearing, titled Connecting Pennsylvania’s Seniors: Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation, will examine the prevalence and consequences of loneliness and social isolation among older Pennsylvanians, highlight successful community-based approaches to keeping seniors connected, and explore opportunities for federal aging programs to better support these efforts.

 

Hearing Details:

  • Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Location: Cumberland Woods Village
  • Address: 700 Cumberland Woods Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101

 

The hearing will feature testimony from experts and community leaders on the challenges facing older Pennsylvanians and opportunities to strengthen social connections and support aging in place. The hearing is open to the public.

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