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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s new performance monitoring system for Area Agencies on Aging has identified widespread documentation deficiencies in older adult protective services, prompting the Department of Aging to launch …
Aging Department Expands Oversight After CAPE Findings Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP has awarded $182,610 in grants to 14 organizations across Pennsylvania to fund projects aimed at improving transportation, housing, digital access, public spaces and community connections for …
AARP Awards $182,610 to Pennsylvania Projects Focused on Aging in Place Read More
NEW CASTLE, PA — Pennsylvania is launching a pilot program in four counties, including Chester County, aimed at reducing fatal overdoses among older adults as overdose deaths in that age …
Pennsylvania Launches Overdose Prevention Pilot for Older Adults Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a government-wide strategy aimed at reducing elder abuse, financial exploitation and fraud, pairing the initiative with a …
HHS Launches Federal Elder Justice Plan to Combat Scams Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Thursday unveiled the results of a statewide initiative aimed at increasing awareness and participation in the Commonwealth’s more than 400 senior community centers, part …
Pennsylvania Releases New Strategy to Boost Senior Center Participation Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A morning of helpful resources, live music, and community connection is coming to Kennett Square as local seniors are invited to take part in a free …
Kennett Square Senior Fair Offers Free Services, Music, and Community Support Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP is holding fraud prevention events across Pennsylvania throughout April as part of its national Fraud Prevention Month campaign aimed at helping residents identify and avoid scams.
AARP Hosts Fraud Prevention Events Across Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new report from LeadingAge PA finds that Pennsylvania’s nursing home capacity is declining as demand for senior care is projected to rise sharply, driven by an aging …
Report Finds Declining Nursing Home Capacity in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The cost of home care and assisted living has risen nearly 50 percent nationwide since 2019, outpacing income growth for older adults and making long-term care increasingly …
AARP Report Finds Long-Term Care Costs Outpacing Income Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Thousands of Pennsylvania seniors who lost access to certain doctors can now switch or update their health coverage through a special enrollment period approved by federal officials.
Pa. Opens Enrollment Window After Health Coverage Disruption Read More