DMVA to Host Virtual Town Hall

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the second in its five-part series of virtual Veteran Town Halls on Wednesday, May 18, with a focus on serving older veterans.

Speakers on the virtual town hall will include Robert Torres, secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Aging; Brig. Gen. (PA) Maureen Weigl, DMVA deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs; and Travis Davis, DMVA executive director for Long-Term Care. Discussion topics will include DMVA veterans homes, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Caregiver Support Program, senior centers, accessing nutritional programs, and recognizing abuse, neglect or exploitation of the elderly.

The meeting will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to participate via Microsoft Teams here.

The schedule of the remaining sessions is as follows:
• July 13: Resources for Homeless Veterans.
• Sept. 14: Transportation Issues Facing Veterans.
• Nov. 2: Honoring Veterans for Their Service and Sacrifice.

For more information about the virtual town meetings or other services available through DMVA, click here.