Research, Resources and Policy Documents
Research and planning are crucial to understanding the needs of the aging population and preparing for effective and adequate service delivery. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging conducts and collects research on a wide range of topics relating to aging, from demographic projections to ethnographic studies of particular populations and how their attitudes influence their approach to aging. .
Click on the links below for PCA Research and Planning Reports:
Report on Zoning Code and Aging - June 2011
Milestones Survey on Growing Old in Philadelphia 2008
Looking Ahead: Philadelphia’s Aging Population in 2015
Socioeconomic and Health Characteristics of Philadelphia’s Elderly Population
Area Plan for Philadelphia: 2008-2012
Additional Research Resources
PCA gathers research and information from many other sources, and posts links here to make them available to the Aging Network and others.
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As an advocate for older citizens, PCA generates testimony and position papers on a variety of topics including housing, transportation, utilities, funding and legislative initiatives which impact the aging population. PCA also generates position papers on topics of concern, in order to articulate and clarify the impact of public policy on the aging population. Learn More
As part of its research and planning process, PCA gathers information about initiatives undertaken by organizations throughout Philadelphia which impact the lives of older citizens. These initiatives are important resources in their own right, and can also serve as models to inspire others to take action. Many neighborhood-based organizations are developing innovative, collaborative solutions to the needs and concerns of their older residents. Intergenerational programs, counseling, community education, assistance for immigrants, interfaith programs and community supports are among the initiatives underway. Learn More