Aging

PA Department of Aging Releases COVID-19 Guidance for Senior Centers

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has released COVID-19 guidance to the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) related to the operations of over 500 affiliated...

2020 Benefits and Rights Book for Older Pennsylvanians is Now Available

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres announced the release of the 2020 Benefits and Rights for Older Pennsylvanians, the commonwealth's premier guide for...

Low to Moderate Income Senior Citizens can Get Taxes Done for...

You've got taxes to file. But do-it-yourself software can be confusing — and some paid tax preparation services cost money you might not be...

AARP PA Applauds 10 Pennsylvania U.S. House Members for Vote on...

AARP Pennsylvania today praised 10 Pennsylvania U.S. House members for voting to support bipartisan legislation to combat age discrimination – the "Protecting Older Workers...

Lawmaker to Introduce Legislation to Protect Older Pennsylvanians

State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., announced she is introducing legislation designed to protect older Pennsylvanians from abuse while living in assisted living and long-term...

Governor Sends Holiday Cheer to Hundreds of Families, Seniors at 30th...

Governor Tom Wolf joined representatives from the departments of Aging, Human Services, Labor & Industry, and Military and Veterans Affairs, and the Pennsylvania National...

Pennsylvania Offers Resources for Older Driver Safety

With nearly a quarter of Pennsylvania's licensed drivers 65 years of age or older, PennDOT is highlighting the unique challenges faced by older drivers.  "Mobility...

Dover Twins Turning 95 Years Young Are Oldest Living Twins In...

In 1924, two U.S. Army planes completed the first round-the-world flight in 175 days and the first Winter Olympics were held in France. Twins Alverta...

Pennsylvania Family Caregivers Provide $18.2 Billion in Unpaid Care to Family,...

In Pennsylvania, approximately 1.59 million family caregivers provided an estimated 1.33 billion hours of care  — worth a staggering $18.2 billion  — to their parents, spouses,...

Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Know Their Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging encouraged all Pennsylvanians to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and to know...