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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 HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents, especially those over 50, to stay vigilant as utility-related scams surge across the state. The warning follows a sharp increase in impostor …
AARP Warns Pennsylvania Seniors of Rising Utility Scams Amid Surge in Fraud Reports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP has awarded its 2025 Community Challenge grants to seven organizations across Pennsylvania, providing over $70,000 to fund innovative projects aimed at improving community livability for people …
AARP Awards 2025 Community Challenge Grants to Seven Pennsylvania Projects Read More
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