older adults

Rethinking What It Means to Grow Older

August 21, 2026   |   Celebrate Aging

August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day, a day to recognize older Americans for all they have built and continue to contribute. The 52 Area Agencies on Aging join communities across Pennsylvania in honoring the older adults who shape our neighborhoods, families, and local institutions every day. It’s a good moment to talk honestly about […]

Skill Games: A Landmark Ruling and Critical Opportunity

July 6, 2026   |   In the News

Skill games can be found in corner stores, gas stations, laundromats, and scores of other small businesses across Pennsylvania. For years, they have operated in a legal gray area—they look and feel like slot machines, but until now, they have been unregulated. A recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court changes all that, and it […]

Skill Games Regulation

May 26, 2026   |   In the News

A Winning Hand for Pennsylvania’s Older Adults Across Pennsylvania, 52 Area Agencies on Aging provide meals, in-home visits, transportation, caregiver support, and protective services that allow older adults to remain safe and age independently at home. These services are funded through the Pennsylvania Lottery Fund, which is dedicated to support older Pennsylvanians. Right now, a […]

Celebrating Older Americans Month: “Champion Your Health”

May 1, 2026   |   Celebrate Aging

Older Americans Month arrives every May, offering a chance to recognize the contributions, resilience, and achievements of our older adults. P4A joins this celebration along with our statewide network of Area Agencies on Aging. This year’s national theme, “Champion Your Health,” is a call to action. It encourages older adults to take an active role […]