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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has launched the most extensive congressional scrutiny of American assisted living facilities in two decades. As the Chairman of the U.S. Senate …
Urgent Congressional Review of Assisted Living Facilities Spearheaded by Senator Casey Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey held a hearing titled “Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults.” The hearing, held on …
Senate Aging Committee Questions Transparency and Costs in Assisted Living Facilities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, took a significant step towards addressing the mounting concerns plaguing America’s assisted living facilities. …
Senator Casey Pushes for Transparency and Reforms in Assisted Living Facilities Amid Rising Costs and Staff Shortages Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a collaborative effort to improve the state’s long-term care communities, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS), along with representatives from older …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Administration Bolsters Long-Term Care with Enhanced Support Services Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — A Chester County family’s joy at the birth of their twin boys has been tempered by the challenge of finding skilled in-home nursing care for one …
West Grove Family Struggles to Bring Newborn Home Due to Lack of Skilled Nurses Read More
WAYNE, PA — Wayne Center, a skilled nursing facility in Wayne, Pennsylvania, has been distinguished as a ‘Best Nursing Home for 2024’ by the U.S. News & World Report. This …
Wayne Center Earns ‘Best Nursing Home’ Status for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 668 on Wednesday, legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and availability of service at long-term care facilities across the state. The bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Address Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities Read More PENNSYLVANIA — A recent survey conducted among LeadingAge PA member nursing homes has revealed that the ongoing caregiver worker shortage continues to worsen. This crisis comes amidst increasing staffing mandates …
New Survey Reveals Government Staffing Mandates Threaten Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care System Read More
Op-ed by State Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Philadelphia Imagine losing your cognitive ability while your body stays in healthy condition. Think about watching your family member’s cognitive ability decline and facing …
Expand Access to Life Saving Alzheimer’s Drug Read More