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HERSHEY, PA — Pennsylvania health officials used Older Americans Month on Wednesday to spotlight physical activity as a key tool in reducing dementia risk and helping older adults maintain independence, …
Pennsylvania Promotes Brain Health Through Fitness Push for Older Adults 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
WILKINSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to urban agriculture projects statewide, aiming to increase access to fresh food and address longstanding barriers to farming in …
PA Awards $500K To Expand Urban Farming, Lower Food Barriers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania researchers can now apply for $5 million in state funding aimed at advancing treatments and potential cures for neurodegenerative diseases affecting hundreds of thousands of residents.
PA Opens $5M Grant Push to Fight Alzheimer’s, ALS, Parkinson’s Read More
BLOOMSBURG, PA — A Columbia County orchard is expanding operations and increasing local food production after receiving more than $200,000 in state-backed funding, as Pennsylvania officials push to strengthen local …
State Funding Fuels Farm Growth Amid Rising Costs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Thousands of Pennsylvania seniors who lost access to certain doctors can now switch or update their health coverage through a special enrollment period approved by federal officials.
Pa. Opens Enrollment Window After Health Coverage Disruption Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 315,000 people have used Pennsylvania’s PA CareKit since its launch last year, a digital resource designed to support the state’s nearly 2.4 million unpaid caregivers …
New Caregiver Tool Reaches Thousands Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents can now view performance evaluations for local agencies that provide services to older adults, following a new transparency effort by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
State Posts Performance Scores for Local Aging Agencies 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