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NORRISTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania is replacing its pass-or-fail oversight of local aging agencies with a performance system that identifies specific deficiencies and publicly reports results, a shift Aging Secretary Jason …
Pennsylvania Tightens Oversight of Local Aging Agencies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A statewide media initiative focused on aging issues in Pennsylvania has earned a top industry award, highlighting efforts to raise awareness and connect residents with resources as …
Pa. Aging Initiative Earns Statewide Broadcasting Honor Read More
MOHNTON, PA — Older Pennsylvanians facing abuse or exploitation may soon see faster, more coordinated responses under a new regional team approach the Department of Aging says is designed to …
ICYMI: New Regional Teams Aim to Shield Seniors From Abuse Read More
What This Means for You New regional “Multidisciplinary Teams” will help investigate and resolve complex elder abuse cases faster. Five county groups will receive national-level consulting support to strengthen local …
Shapiro Administration Expands Regional Teams to Combat Elder Abuse 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 — Pennsylvania officials last week unveiled a sweeping series of initiatives aimed at strengthening oversight of aging services, expanding community support for older adults, and accelerating research into …
Pennsylvania Lifts the Curtain on Aging Oversight, Research Funding, and Care 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 — 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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts partnered to highlight the artistic talents of older Pennsylvanians with the inaugural Older Artists …
Honoring Creativity and Connection: Pennsylvania’s Older Artists Shine in Moving Capitol Showcase Read More