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The Critical Need for Investing in Older Adults

February 23rd, 2026 |

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 […]


Celebrating National Senior Independence Month

February 9th, 2026 |

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 […]


Your Neighborhood Area Agency on Aging: Personal Care Support

January 20th, 2026 |

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 […]


Your Neighborhood Area Agency on Aging: Transportation

December 31st, 2025 |

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 […]


Your Neighborhood Area Agency on Aging: Home-Delivered Meals

December 15th, 2025 |

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

November 26th, 2025 |

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 […]


Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment: Free Help is Available Through PA MEDI

October 27th, 2025 |

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 […]


Protecting What You’ve Earned: Recognizing and Preventing Financial Exploitation

October 13th, 2025 |

October is Financial Exploitation Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on an issue that affects thousands of older Pennsylvanians. Nationally, older adults over age 60 lose $28.3 billion a year to financial exploitation. [1] These aren’t just numbers, they represent hard-earned savings, retirement funds, and financial security that too many older Pennsylvanians are losing […]


Preparing for Retirement: How Your Local Area Agency on Aging Can Help You Thrive

October 13th, 2025 |

Retirement is often seen as a time to relax and explore new interests, but stepping into this next chapter also requires thoughtful preparation. Beyond financial planning, it’s important to consider the everyday resources and opportunities that can help older adults (60+ years) remain independent, healthy, and connected to their community. Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on […]


Navigating the Aging Network: Join a Caregiver Support Group

August 18th, 2025 |

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 Aging (AAA) network is here to […]