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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
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Care Services community, has unveiled the Happiness Program, an innovative light-based technology designed to transform engagement for residents in skilled nursing …
Transforming Lives Today: Freedom Village’s Happiness Program Brings Joy and Connection to Residents 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
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant funding initiative, allocating $1.1 billion to sustain critical community-based services for older adults, people …
HHS Announces $1.1 Billion for Community-Based Support for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Read More
Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing …
Be Alert for Caregiver Financial Abuse Read More
WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA — Nursing home malpractice and wrongful death attorney Brian P. Murphy concluded 2024 by securing over $1.4 million in settlements on behalf of clients in New Jersey …
Attorney Brian P. Murphy Secures $1.4 Million in Nursing Home Malpractice Settlements Read More
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met?
Women Caregivers Face Financial Challenges Read More
WAYNE, PA — Silver Lining Clinics LLC, a subsidiary of MoodRx LLC, is set to launch its revolutionary mental health service for seniors on February 14, 2025. Designed to address critical …
Silver Lining Clinics Launches Medicare-Covered Therapy for Seniors Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — Amidst the unveiling of Governor Josh Shapiro’s FY 2025-26 budget proposal, LeadingAge PA President and CEO Garry Pezzano has issued a stark call to action regarding the state’s …
Will Pennsylvania’s Seniors Lose Care? LeadingAge PA Sounds the Alarm on Shapiro’s Budget Gaps Read More