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HARRISBURG, PA — State leaders, residents, and LeadingAge PA gathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to establish consistent and sustainable Medicaid reimbursement in the 2025–26 …
Pennsylvania Fights for Seniors: Urgent Call to Save Nursing Homes and LIFE Programs! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaching on June 15, AARP Pennsylvania is urging the public to recognize and act against elder financial exploitation, a pervasive but …
Protect Your Loved Ones from Financial Exploitation Before It’s Too Late! Read More
YORK, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week announced a significant achievement for Pennsylvania today, as the state has officially been recognized as an Age-Friendly State by AARP. The designation, …
PA Celebrates Historic Win as an Age-Friendly State – A Milestone for Seniors! Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has unveiled the PA CareKit, a comprehensive resource designed to aid caregivers across the Commonwealth. Introduced on May 28 by …
PA CareKit Launches to Empower Caregivers and Transform Lives! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that applications are now open for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant …
IRS Opens Grants to Boost Free Tax Help for Seniors and Underserved Groups Read More
HERNDON, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has announced a $3 million investment to support 436 Senior Community Centers (SCCs) across the state. The funding is aimed at helping …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Allocates $3 Million to Senior Community Centers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, LeadingAge PA Legislative Director Austin Cawley addressed a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House Health and Aging and Older Adult Services Committees to highlight pressing …
Critical Call to Action: Fixing CNA Training to Protect Pennsylvania Seniors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Hunger-Free Pennsylvania, in collaboration with DoorDash’s Project DASH, recently achieved a significant milestone by completing more than 250,000 food deliveries to homebound seniors and individuals struggling with …
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania and DoorDash Mark Milestone with 250,000 Food Deliveries Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has unveiled significant strides in improving transparency and efficiency across Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), particularly in investigating suspected elder abuse. …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Elevates Transparency, Speeds Elder Abuse Investigations Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta and Representative Danielle Friel Otten will host a sign-up event for the SEPTA Senior Key Card on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. …
Event to Help Seniors Sign Up for Free SEPTA Key Cards Read More