Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Pennsylvania Department of Aging PDA oversees and administers aging services and advocates on behalf of older adults.

Mark Colvin, 78, an artist from Allegheny County submitted his t photo titled “Carousel” to the Older Artists of PA Show...
09/15/2026

Mark Colvin, 78, an artist from Allegheny County submitted his t photo titled “Carousel” to the Older Artists of PA Showcase in the Artist Living with Dementia category.

“I took up photography when I retired and have enjoyed taking photographs on many international trips. I am drawn to scenes that I think will create black and white images. A few years ago, I received a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. Fortunately, I have been able to continue limited travel and continue to love photography.”

View other winning artwork: pa.gov/OlderArtistsShowcase

PA Senior Community Centers are about more than socialization and lunch; they provide essential links for older adults t...
09/15/2026

PA Senior Community Centers are about more than socialization and lunch; they provide essential links for older adults to get connected to what they need to age in communities across PA.

Secretary Kavulich attended the Pennsylvania Association Of Senior Centers (PASC) annual conference where he heard, firsthand, the needs of Pennsylvania’s senior centers.

Strong centers are at the core of age friendly communities everywhere.

Find a Senior Community Center near you ➡️ pa.gov/Aging/SCC?123

09/15/2026

Meal and food resources for seniors:

🍽️ Congregate, to-go and in-home meals through Senior Centers: pa.gov/Aging/SCC
📦 Senior Food Box Program: https://www.pa.gov/en/services/pda/apply-for-the-senior-food-box-program.html
🥦 Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/pda/food/food-assistance/farmers-market-nutrition-programs.html
🥫 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap

09/14/2026

The Department now monitors how well a local aging agency is delivering its services through a new tool that is far superior than the inadequate legacy system – because it reveals explicit steps for improvement.

In the past, agencies were only provided a pass/fail grade with no conversation or roadmap for improvement. That new tool, CAPE, is improving services and protections for older adults, everyday.

Over 1.76 million Pennsylvanian’s are food-insecure. Around half of PA residents are living paycheck to paycheck – chanc...
09/14/2026

Over 1.76 million Pennsylvanian’s are food-insecure. Around half of PA residents are living paycheck to paycheck – chances are you know someone who’s one emergency away from having make the choice between food and other needs.

This learn how you can help end hunger in PA: https://www.feedingpa.org/take-action/

Whether they’re big or small, live close by or far away, there’s nothing like the bond between grandparents and grandchi...
09/13/2026

Whether they’re big or small, live close by or far away, there’s nothing like the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Happy Grandparents Day, PA.

PA MEDI counselors are available to help sort out your Medicare questions.They can help you:● Make informed choices abou...
09/11/2026

PA MEDI counselors are available to help sort out your Medicare questions.
They can help you:
● Make informed choices about Medicare coverage options, Medigap policies and Medicare Advantage Plans
● Review eligibility and apply for assistance programs to help pay for Medicare premiums, deductible, co-pays, and prescription drug costs
● Understand and assist with the Medicare appeal process
● Understand benefits under Long-Term Care policies ... and more!
Contact the PA MEDI Helpline, M-F, 8AM-5PM: 1-800-783-7067 or your local AAA: pa.gov/Aging/AAA?123

We're making sure older adults are properly protected — and we’ve got buy-in at the local level.
09/10/2026

We're making sure older adults are properly protected — and we’ve got buy-in at the local level.

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555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA
17101

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17177831550

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