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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
BETHLEHEM, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) this past week hosted its first-ever Aging Network Volunteer Conference. The event, held at Wind Creek Bethlehem, brought together over 220 …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts Inaugural Volunteer Conference to Strengthen Aging Network 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
PENNSYLVANIA — In a move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS) and Aging (PDA) convened at The Gardens at …
Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging Boost Long-Term Care Workforce Development Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a crucial move aimed at protecting older Pennsylvanians’ access to vital prescription medication programs, the state House approved legislation on Wednesday. The bill, introduced by Sen. Judy …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill Safeguarding Prescription Coverage for Seniors Amid Social Security Hike Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary, Jason Kavulich, recently convened a roundtable meeting at Telespond Senior Services in Scranton with state, judicial, and local leaders. The focus of …
Pennsylvania Leaders Discuss Protecting Seniors from Abuse at Telespond Roundtable Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The holiday season has been made even more special this year at the State Capitol Main Rotunda, thanks to the creativity and dedication of senior citizens from across …
Pennsylvania Seniors Spread Holiday Cheer with Handmade Ornaments at State Capitol Read More