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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November 21, 2025 ICYMI: PA Department of Aging Joins Attorney General’s Launch of New Elder Exploitation Section, Pledges Partnership to Further Protect Older Adults
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November 19, 2025 Governor Shapiro Delivers More than $10 Million to Pennsylvania’s Local Aging Agencies to Support Critical Services for Older Pennsylvanians in New State Budget
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November 12, 2025 Nearly 150,000 Pennsylvanians Have Visited Department of Aging’s New PA CareKit Website with Resources for Unpaid Caregivers
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October 30, 2025 ICYMI: New Op-Ed Highlights How Department of Aging’s New Monitoring System Is Driving “Measurable Improvement” Across Counties