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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
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) and LTC ACO have announced the launch of the Value-Based Care (VBC) Joint Alliance, a collaborative effort designed to …
PALTmed and LTC ACO Launch Value-Based Care Joint Alliance Read More
MALVERN, PA — Rothkoff Law Group, an elder care law firm with over 25 years of experience, has opened a new office in Malvern, PA, to better serve the rapidly growing …
Rothkoff Law Group Expands to Malvern, Addressing Growing Needs of Seniors 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
Every September — World Alzheimer’s Month — the public is reminded of startling statistics about this devastating form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. The lifetime risk for …
Understanding Alzheimer’s: Key Signs and Proactive Steps for Caregivers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at improving advocacy for residents in long-term care facilities. The Strengthening Advocacy for …
Senators Propose Bill to Bolster Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is celebrating a major legislative victory with the passage of House Bill 1853, now Act 75 of 2024. The bill, designed to …
Governor Shapiro Signs Landmark Bill to Improve Nursing Home Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has called on A Place for Mom, one of the nation’s largest assisted …
Senator Casey Calls for Transparency in Assisted Living Referrals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, LeadingAge PA, along with its members and residents, gathered at the state Capitol to push for much-needed Medicaid rate increases for nursing homes and Living …
LeadingAge PA Advocates for Medicaid Rate Increases for Nursing Homes and LIFE Programs Read More