PACE Program

Pennsylvania Celebrates Four Decades of PACE Program Assisting Seniors with Prescription Costs

PENNSYLVANIA — This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) program. Established in 1983, the PACE program has …

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dementia, alzheimer disease

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts 2023 ADRD Virtual Forum, Highlights Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementias

PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging held its annual Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Virtual Forum. The forum, which attracted over 400 attendees, serves to educate, …

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Medicaid and CHIP Renewal

Pennsylvania State Officials Confer with P4A to Discuss Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements

PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich held a meeting with the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies …

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Medicare

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Starts Today! Get Free Insurance Counseling through PA MEDI: Department of Aging

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) is reminding older adults that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries begins today, October 15, and ends December 7. Any …

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Saving Lives: Pennsylvania Takes Action During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Enhances Mental Health Support Across Agencies

PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, along with leaders from multiple state agencies and suicide prevention advocacy groups, this past week joined together to recognize …

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PA Department of Aging Underscores Importance of Preparedness for Older Pennsylvanians During National Preparedness Month

PENNSYLVANIA — September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) to encourage citizens to spend a …

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