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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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Revenue and Aging are reminding residents that they have until Sunday, December 31, 2023, to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid …
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Accepting Applications in Pennsylvania Until December 31, 2023 Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Four Decades of PACE Program Assisting Seniors with Prescription Costs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne has issued a warning about a scam targeting older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities who have applied for a rebate through Pennsylvania’s Property …
Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applicants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — WalkWorks, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, has awarded nine communities in the Commonwealth with $210,000 in grants. The grants …
Nine Pennsylvania Communities Awarded $210,000 in Grants for Active Transportation Plans by WalkWorks Read More
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, …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts 2023 ADRD Virtual Forum, Highlights Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementias Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania State Officials Confer with P4A to Discuss Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements Read More
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 …
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Starts Today! Get Free Insurance Counseling through PA MEDI: Department of Aging Read More