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ALLENTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Thursday spotlighted what they described as the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades, as the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program …
Largest Senior Tax Cut in Decades: Shapiro Expansion Delivers $314M Relief Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania seniors and residents with disabilities can now apply for a new round of property tax and rent rebates, as state officials point to record payouts and …
Record Rebates, Bigger Relief: Seniors Can Apply Now for Expanded Tax Aid Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is opening the door to a new wave of community investment, inviting nonprofits and local governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant …
AARP Rolls Out $8 Million Grant Push to Reshape Communities Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is rolling out a new front line in the fight to protect older adults, launching specialized Multidisciplinary Teams across the Commonwealth as elder abuse cases grow …
New Task Forces Race to Protect Pennsylvania Seniors as Abuse Cases Surge Read More
INDIANA, PA — Pennsylvania has selected five county and regional aging agencies to receive expert support in building new multidisciplinary teams aimed at tackling the state’s most complex elder abuse …
PA Launches Elite Teams to Tackle Elder Abuse as Cases Grow More Complex Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the holiday season accelerates, state officials and aging advocates are issuing a broad appeal to Pennsylvania’s older residents: stay safe on the road, take advantage of …
Holiday Driving Push Puts Spotlight on Safety, Mobility and New Senior Benefits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging caregivers across the state to take advantage of a new free video training series from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) that …
New Guardianship Training Push Aims to Support Pennsylvania’s Growing Caregiver Crisis Read More
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