Across Pennsylvania, older adults have spent a lifetime building communities, raising families, paying taxes, and showing up for their neighbors, their towns, and the commonwealth. They deserve to have their voices heard at the ballot this Election Day. Pennsylvania’s primary election on Tuesday, May 19 is an opportunity for older Pennsylvanians to vote on the […]
This article is part of an ongoing series for older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help older adults and caregivers access and understand the many resources, support services, and community connections your local Area Agency on Aging can provide. To find your local AAA, visit: https://p4a.org/aaas/. Brian’s father, having been financially drained by the caregiver […]
Across Pennsylvania, Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and their local providers ensure that older adults who are unable to shop, cook, or prepare meals for themselves continue to receive nutritious food, friendly visits, and essential wellness checks. Meals on Wheels is about more than a meal. It’s about safety and connection, and for many older […]
Across Pennsylvania, 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) serve all 67 counties, providing essential services that help older adults remain safe, healthy, and independent. AAAs coordinate programs including nutrition services, in-home care, transportation, caregiver support, protective services, health and wellness programs, and senior centers that serve as vital community hubs. Now, funding concerns have put […]
This February, we celebrate National Senior Independence Month, a time to honor the autonomy and self-determination of older adults across the Commonwealth. P4A is proud to join this celebration, recognizing the more than 3.4 million older Pennsylvanians who continue to shape their lives and age independently in their own homes and communities. Independence Means Choice […]
This article is part of an ongoing series for older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help them and their caregivers access and understand the many resources, support services, and community connections that their local Area Agency on Aging can provide. To find your local AAA, visit: https://p4a.org/aaas/. Your Neighborhood Area Agency on Aging: Supporting Your […]
This article is part of an ongoing series for older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help older adults and caregivers access and understand the many resources, support services, and community connections your local Area Agency on Aging can provide. To find your local AAA, visit: https://p4a.org/aaas/. Your Neighborhood Area Agency on Aging: Getting You Where […]
This article is part of an ongoing series for older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help older adults and caregivers access and understand the many resources, support services, and community connections your local Area Agency on Aging can provide. To find your local AAA, visit: https://p4a.org/aaas/. Your Neighborhood Area Agency on Aging Provides Homes-Delivered Meals: […]
Navigating the Aging Network: Utilizing Technology This article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience. As a caregiver for an older adult in Pennsylvania, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Area Agencies on […]
From October 15 through December 7, Pennsylvania Medicare beneficiaries have an important opportunity to review their coverage and make changes that could save money, improve access to care, and better meet their health needs for 2026. During open enrollment, new Medicare beneficiaries can sign up for Medicare prescription drug coverage and health plans to complement […]