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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is rolling into the holiday season with a major victory for older adults, announcing more than $10 million in new funding for the Commonwealth’s 52 Area …
Holiday Boost for Seniors: New Funding and Protections Spark Statewide Cheer Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly one in four adults in Pennsylvania—more than two million people—are unpaid family caregivers, according to new data from AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across …
AARP Report: Two Million Pennsylvanians Shoulder Unpaid Caregiving Burden Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has unveiled a new online tool designed to make hiring in-home care providers more transparent and accountable while helping protect older adults …
Pennsylvania Launches C-Screen to Bring New Transparency to In-Home Care Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Freedom Village at Brandywine announced it raised more than $6,000 in September to support the Alzheimer’s Association, surpassing its original fundraising goal. The community’s efforts culminated …
Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Over $6,000 for Alzheimer’s Research Read More
HERSHEY, PA — The Shapiro administration has expanded a free statewide legal hotline for grandparents raising grandchildren, extending access to advice and services that help families navigate Pennsylvania’s court system.
Pennsylvania Expands Free Legal Hotline for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents to a surge in scams targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), where criminals use skimming devices to steal Electronic …
AARP Warns Pennsylvania SNAP Recipients of Growing EBT Skimming Scam Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in high-dollar losses among older Americans to sophisticated impersonation scams, with reported losses more …
FTC Warns of Surge in High-Dollar Scams Targeting Older Adults Read More
EMPORIUM, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging this week announced a $3 million investment to enhance Senior Community Centers (SCCs) across the Commonwealth, aimed at supporting the health, engagement, …
Pennsylvania Invests $3 Million in Senior Centers to Modernize Facilities and Expand Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Revenue Secretary Pat Browne announced last week that the first round of 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) payments began being distributed to Pennsylvanians, …
Shapiro Administration Begins Distribution of Expanded Property Tax and Rent Rebates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging last week strengthened its efforts to protect older adults by hosting a statewide learning session with the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) …
Pennsylvania Advances Elder Justice With New Multidisciplinary Team Initiative Read More