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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May 16, 2025 Shapiro Administration Helps to Open PA’s First-of-its-kind Older Adult Advocacy Center for Elder Abuse Victims in Lackawanna County
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May 14, 2025 Pennsylvania Department of Aging Invests $3 Million in 436 Senior Community Centers to Support Older Adults and Keep Them Safe, Connected in Their Communities
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May 06, 2025 Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Appointed to National Advisory Boards Focused on Addressing Elder Abuse, Promoting Healthy Aging in Recognition of His Work to Serve Older Adults
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May 02, 2025 Showcasing Older Pennsylvanians: Shapiro Administration Announces Artwork by Older Artists of Pennsylvania Now on Display in the State Capitol