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PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, along with leaders from multiple state agencies and suicide prevention advocacy groups, this past week joined together to recognize …
Saving Lives: Pennsylvania Takes Action During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Enhances Mental Health Support Across Agencies Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) to encourage citizens to spend a …
PA Department of Aging Underscores Importance of Preparedness for Older Pennsylvanians During National Preparedness Month Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich participated in a tele-townhall with AARP Pennsylvania to discuss the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. …
PA Governor Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich Join Forces for AARP Tele-Townhall Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is conducting in-person listening sessions across all 67 counties to gather input on Pennsylvania’s Master Plan for Older Adults. The 10-year strategic plan …
Older Pennsylvanians: Have Your Say in Shaping the Future of Older Adults Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, during a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more …
Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced it will host a series of virtual listening sessions during the month of August to discuss and gather input on Pennsylvania’s Master …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts Virtual Listening Sessions for Transforming Services to Empower Older Pennsylvanians Read More
As we get older, planning for retirement and the future becomes more important. For many seniors, the thought of leaving their homes and moving to a nursing home or assisted …
Aging in Place: Planning for the Future, Comfortably Home Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging and Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging (P4A) have announced $210,000 grant funding to expand Elder Cottage Housing Opportunities (ECHO) across the state. …
$210,000 PHARE Grant Awarded for Elder Cottage Housing Project Expansion in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging hosted their first town hall event to gather input on a 10-year strategic plan, called the Master Plan for Older …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts Town Hall to Develop Master Plan for Older Adults Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order directing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to develop its Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year roadmap to meet the needs of Pennsylvania’s …
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order for 10-Year Plan to Support Pennsylvania’s Aging Population Read More