senior citizens

New Performance Assessments for Pa. Elder Abuse Agencies Will Mask Ongoing Failures, Critics Fear

June 4, 2025 | Spotlight PA

The Shapiro administration made the change as older adults continue to die in alarming numbers while under the care of the system.

Pennsylvania Designated an Age-Friendly State by AARP

May 30, 2025

With a rapidly growing senior population, Pennsylvania is preparing for the future by investing in caregiving, expanding home- and community-based services, and providing a tax cut for seniors through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program.

Older Pennsylvanians’ Artwork Showcased at State Capitol

May 17, 2025 | Jen Russell

The showcase features 30 pieces by artists 60 and older.

Ailing Pa. Woman Died after Months of Pleas for Help, a Victim of a Safety Net in Tatters

February 18, 2025 | Spotlight PA

Aging officials in Philadelphia took months to get Luen Ng help before she was killed. She’s one of 1,511 older adults who died in the state in 2023 with open abuse and neglect investigations.

Deadline Approaching for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications

December 12, 2024 | Gavin Fish

Eligible Pennsylvanians are urged to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program before the December 31 deadline.

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