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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) this week announced that in compliance with federal requirements, it will be updating its formula for how Pennsylvania distributes federal funds …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging continues to encourage older adults seeking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment to contact their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for any assistance …
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HARRISBURG, PA — An amended Department of Health order indicating that certain vaccine providers must work with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to schedule vaccination appointments for older adults eligible …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCoA) recently hosted a Social Isolation Symposium to present information and resources virtually to individuals who work with older adults, including caregivers, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller and Aging Secretary Robert Torres are highlighting the recently updated nursing home visitation guidance issued by the …
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HARRISBURG, PA — At a budget hearing Monday at the state Capitol, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) lambasted Secretary of Aging Robert Torres for his department’s actions blocking the release of …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently outlined the Medicaid Work Supports system, a program designed to connect people whose health care is covered through …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman announced the dates and topics for the upcoming Virtual Family Council (VFC) meetings in February.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can now apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2020, announced the Wolf Administration. This assistance is available through the …
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HARRISBURG, PA — As Pennsylvanians receive a second round of federal stimulus payments as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, the Pennsylvania departments of …
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