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WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on Tuesday, Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) addressed the critical challenges facing the long-term care workforce in the United States. The …
Senate Hearing Shines Light on Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis, Casey Proposes Support Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address the mounting caregiving crisis in the United States, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), alongside a bipartisan group of lawmakers, introduced the Long-Term …
New Legislation Aims to Revitalize America’s Long-Term Care Workforce Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has issued a final rule overhauling the Older Americans Act (OAA) programs, the first major update since 1988. This new regulation …
Pioneering Rule Revision Boosts Aid for Aging Americans; Emphasizes Dignity and 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
In a unanimous decision on Monday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement (COPE) Act. This bill, co-sponsored by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and …
Bipartisan COPE Act Passed by House, Aims to Boost Mental Health Support for Veterans’ Caregivers Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Raising a child is no easy feat, but imagine doing it again decades later. This is the reality for many grandparents and other non-parent caregivers who …
Empowering GrandFamilies: Upcoming Event for Grandparents and Other Non-Parent Caregivers Read More
Op-Ed by State Representative Lisa A. Borowski – PA 168 Alzheimer’s disease is a fatal, progressive illness impacting millions of Americans each day. Past inability to treat the causes of …
Don’t Delay Hope for Those with Alzheimer’s Read More
A stroke can be a frightening and life-altering event. Many stroke survivors feel like they are starting over from scratch, having to learn how to do everything all over again. …
Tips for Stroke Recovery: How to Get Back on Your Feet After a Stroke Read More Did you know that by the year 2035, it is estimated that one in four people will be over the age of 65? That’s a lot of people! And with …
Tips for Aging in Place: Your Guide to Living at Home as You Age Read More
MALVERN, PA — The assisted living neighborhood at Echo Lake, a SageLife senior-living community in Malvern, PA, recently celebrated its first anniversary with an exciting party, complete with an ice …
Echo Lake’s Assisted Living Program Celebrates First Anniversary Read More