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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July 30, 2025 Shapiro Administration Announces Advisory Committee to Support the Commonwealth’s First-Ever Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders Office
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July 23, 2025 Department of Aging Invests $3 Million to Upgrade Senior Community Centers, Further Supporting and Connecting Older Adults in Their Communities
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July 14, 2025 Department of Aging Partners with National Center to Reframe Aging to Strengthen Senior Community Centers Across the Commonwealth, Further Improve Quality of Life for Older Pennsylvanians
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July 07, 2025 Governor Shapiro Signs New Digital Forgery Law, Protecting Pennsylvanians from AI Scams and Financial Exploitation