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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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has announced the 48 recipients of Senior Community Center (SCC) grants for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The $2 million in appropriated funding from …
$2 Million in Grants Awarded to PA Senior Centers to Enhance Health & Wellness Programs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness in Lewisburg, Union County, recently played host to high-ranking officials, including Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams …
Connecting Older Adults to the Outdoors: Benefits for Physical and Mental Health Read More
MEDIA, PA — The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA), in partnership with the Surrey Center for Healthy Living Delaware County and the PA Department of Aging, …
COSA Offers Delaware County Seniors Power Over Pain Read More