When Ron’s wife, Margie, underwent knee replacement surgery in 2009, he never expected the ripple effect it would bring. The next few years began a difficult journey. When Margie began suffering from flu complications, she was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Ron and his daughter were there to become her caregivers. Ron gives credit to support […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating Older Americans Month: “Flip the Script on Aging” with AAAs Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month – a time to honor the many contributions, resilience, and achievements of older adults.P4A is proud to join this celebration, recognizing the more than 3 million older Pennsylvanians who enrich our Commonwealth daily. This year’s national theme, “Flip […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]