Living as an Older Adult in PA

Flat Funding, Rising Need: A Growing Concern for Aging Communities

June 23, 2025   |   Living as an Older Adult in PA

Across the Commonwealth, 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are vital in helping older adults stay connected and supported while aging in their homes. The senior centers they fund are welcoming spaces that offer more than just programs; they foster community and provide access to essential services. But many of these centers are struggling to keep their […]

Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Protecting Older Adults

June 12, 2025   |   Living as an Older Adult in PA

This Sunday, June 15, 2025, marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day — a vital opportunity to shine a light on elder abuse and advocate for the dignity, safety, and well-being of older adults. P4A remains deeply committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s growing older adult population and supporting efforts to prevent abuse in all its forms. World […]

How a Senior Center Lit Up an 83-Year Old’s World

May 29, 2025   |   Living as an Older Adult in PA

Lucy Thatcher, an 83-year-old living in Delaware County, is a familiar face at Surrey Services for Seniors in Broomall. When she walks in, it feels like stepping into an episode of “Cheers.” “You walk in, and everyone knows your name. It’s the most wonderful feeling in the world,” Lucy says. Finding Purpose After Loss For years, Lucy […]

Tips to Protect Older Adults from Fraud: National Senior Fraud Awareness Day

May 16, 2025   |   Living as an Older Adult in PA

Joann, an older adult from Delaware County, was recently scammed out of $12,000 after fraudsters targeted her with relentless calls and texts for weeks in an elaborate swindle. After learning about the ordeal, Joann’s local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA), quickly stepped in, connecting her with […]

Living as an Older Adult in Pennsylvania: Carolyn Capozza

March 3, 2025   |   Living as an Older Adult in PA

Carolyn, a 78 year old from Ronco, Pennsylvania, began her journey at the Masontown Senior Center, where she visits three times a week to partake in bingo, hot meals, and other social activities. While there, she observed firsthand the challenges faced by older adults and the critical role Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) play in […]

A Second Chance at Love

February 14, 2025   |   Living as an Older Adult in PA

When Evelyn, 83, stepped into her local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), Active Aging, Inc. in Meadville for a painting class, she had no idea she was about to embark on a beautiful new chapter in her life. After losing her husband, son, and daughter and having to sell her house, Evelyn found herself living […]

Living as an Older Adult in Pennsylvania: Jim Overly

January 6, 2025   |   Living as an Older Adult in PA

After the loss of his mother, Jim, an older Pennsylvanian, found himself at a crossroads. The profound loss left him grappling with grief and loneliness, prompting him to seek new ways to enrich his life. After receiving a tip to look into a senior center, Jim visited his local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Active […]