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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is raising a red flag on the rise of deceptive sales tactics targeting older adults purchasing annuities. Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys emphasized the …
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Warns Seniors Against Annuity Scams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — To ensure more Pennsylvanians receive the financial relief they are entitled to, Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced an extension for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program application …
Pennsylvania Extends Deadline for Rent and Property Tax Rebates for Seniors and Disabled Read More
SOUDERTON, PA — On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich unveiled a new blueprint for enhancing services targeted at the state’s elderly population, aptly titled …
Shaping the Future: Governor Shapiro Unveils PA’s 10-Year Plan for Aging Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an unprecedented move, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has initiated its maiden marketing campaign, christened “Open Your Door”, promoting its Domiciliary Care, or Dom Care, …
Opening Doors: Pennsylvania’s New Initiative Encourages Residents to Make Room for More Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is urging eligible Pennsylvanians to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program promptly, as the Treasury Department will start distributing rebates to …
Treasurer Encourages Pennsylvanians to Apply for Expanded Tax Rebate Program Read More
READING, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced on Tuesday that 45 Senior Community Centers (SCCs) across 26 counties will benefit from a collective $2 million in competitive grants. …
Chester County Senior Centers Secure Funding for Vital Enhancements Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich represented the Commonwealth at the National Center to Reframe Aging’s Summit 2024. This gathering of minds in Washington, D.C., was …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Steps to Transform Aging Narrative at National Summit Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — To address the needs of Pennsylvania’s aging population, Senators Maria Collett (D-12) and Judy Ward (R-30), Chairs of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee, have announced the …
Pennsylvania Senators Unveil ‘Aging Our Way, PA’: A 10-Year Roadmap for Lifelong Independence Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the wake of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-2025 budget address, AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh expressed encouragement at proposed measures supporting older Pennsylvanians. The proposed budget …
Governor’s Budget Aims to Bolster Aging Pennsylvanians: A Win for the Elderly or Fiscal Overreach? Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 607, a measure that safeguards prescription medication benefits for 20,000 older Pennsylvanians. These individuals, whose overall income has seen …
Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Ensuring Prescription Benefits for Pennsylvania Seniors Despite Income Increases” Read More