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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January 06, 2026 Shapiro Administration Announces First Local Aging Agencies Selected for Tailored Support to Develop New, Regional Teams to Protect Older Adults from Abuse
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December 19, 2025 Governor Shapiro Secures First-Ever Investment in Neurodegenerative Disease Research in 2025–26 Budget
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December 18, 2025 Shapiro Administration Hosts Community Conversation on Critical Wins, Improved Services for Commonwealth’s Older Adults and Diverse Populations in Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget
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December 15, 2025 Shapiro Administration Continues Work to Improve Transparency, Accountability in Protecting Older Adults by Releasing Performance Results for Two More Local Aging Agencies