Department of Aging | Department of Aging | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Aging | Department of Aging | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Aging
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) works to ensure that older adults across Pennsylvania have access to quality services and supports that help them age and live well.
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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.
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Find Your Local Senior Community Center
Find Your Local Adult Day Center
Volunteer with Aging Services
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.
Report Suspected Abuse of an Older Adult
Abuse reports can be made on behalf of an older adult whether the person lives in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, personal care home, hospital, etc. Call the 24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-490-8505.
Report Suspected Abuse of an Older Adult
Popular Programs and Services
PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling
PA MEDI is a statewide service and is the trusted local resource for Medicare help.
PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling
Pharmaceutical Assistance - PACE Program
PACE and PACENET, offer low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older.
Pharmaceutical Assistance - PACE Program
PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources
PA Link helps people with disabilities and older adults find information to connect them to supports and services in their community.
PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources
Housing Programs for Older Adults
Housing-related programs are available through local Area Agencies on Aging.
Housing Programs for Older Adults
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Health, fitness, and wellness programs aim to promote healthier lifestyles among older Pennsylvanians.
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Apply for the Caregiver Support Program
The program aims to help lessen the stresses with caring for another, by focusing on the well-being of the caregiver.
Apply for the Caregiver Support Program
News
April 17, 2026
PDA Hosts Conference to Engage and Recognize 30,000 Aging Network Volunteers
April 16, 2026
“Aging Together in PA” Earns Excellence in Broadcasting Award from PAB
April 09, 2026
Shapiro Admin Opens Applications for $5M in ADRD Research Funding
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
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