Mission
The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging is to promote independence, purpose and well-being in the lives of older adults through advocacy, service and protection.
PDA provides a wide array of services and programs to help older Pennsylvanians live and thrive in their homes and communities for as long as possible. These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, health and wellness services, personal assistance, senior community centers, Medicare enrollment counseling, transportation, job training, elder abuse prevention, PACE prescription assistance and more.
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April 17, 2026 PDA Hosts Conference to Engage and Recognize 30,000 Aging Network Volunteers
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April 16, 2026 “Aging Together in PA” Earns Excellence in Broadcasting Award from PAB
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April 09, 2026 Shapiro Admin Opens Applications for $5M in ADRD Research Funding
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April 03, 2026 ICYMI: ‘I wish I had this years ago’ - Department of Aging Unveils Vital New Resource for Pennsylvania’s Unpaid Caregivers in Lawrence County