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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging provided more than 9 million home-delivered and congregate meals to more than 114,000 older residents last year
Each year 130,000 Pennsylvanians turn 85
Senior citizens with low-to-middle incomes may receive free 2009 income tax preparation. Call your Area Agency on Aging for details
A nutritious noon meal is offered to seniors at more than 600 senior centers across the commonwealth
There are more than 250 adult day care centers in Pennsylvania that provide meals and services to senior citizens
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline is June 30, 2010. Seniors and residents with disabilities should call toll-free 1-888-222-9190 to apply
PACE has served 1.3 million Pennsylvanians with prescription drug assistance since 1984; about 10,000 have been continuously enrolled for 25 years
The 2010 Pennsylvania Senior Games and National Qualifier will be held July 19-25, 2010 in York www.keystonegames.com
During the Pa Tax Amnesty period from April 26 through June 18, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will waive 100 percent of penalties and half of the interest for anyone who pays delinquent state taxes. Visit www.revenue.state.pa.us for details.
May is Older Pennsylvanians’ Month, in honor of the 2.6 million citizens over 60 who make our communities better places to live and work.
Ombudsmen represent residents of long-term care facilities on quality-of-care issues. The 24-hour statewide Elder Abuse Hotline is 1-800-490-8505.
There are more than 400 APPRISE volunteers statewide who provide older citizens with free counseling on how to navigate through complex Medicare, Medicaid and prescription issues.
PA Tax Amnesty Program ends June 18. Pay back taxes, save on penalties and interest now…Go to www.PATaxPayUp.com or call 1-877-347-2987.
The Pa. Dept. of Agriculture has Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers for eligible seniors. Call your local Area Agency on Aging for information.
The 30th Annual Pennsylvania Senior Games will be held July 20-25 at York Pa. Apply by June 25. Call 1-888-445-4559; or visit www.keystonegames.com.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31. Seniors and residents with disabilities should call toll-free 1-888-222-9190 to apply.
Five 2010 Annual APPRISE Luncheons were held in June across the commonwealth to honor more than 400 APPRISE volunteers who provide free Medicare health insurance counseling to older Pennsylvanians.
The 2010 edition of “Benefits & Rights for Older Pennsylvanians” booklet is now available!
Kathleen Thomas of Philadelphia is the 2010 PDA Outstanding Senior Community Center Service Employment Program (SCSEP) participant. Honored at the Governor’s Achievement Awards in Hershey.
The 2010 Pennsylvania Senior Games and National Qualifier are taking place July 19-25 at York. For information, visit www.keystonegames.com.
Marian Hollibaugh of Beaver County is the 2010 PDA Direct Care Worker of the Year. Honored at Governor’s Achievement Awards in Hershey.
Sonrise Security & Patrol of Fayette County is the 2010 Pa. Hall of Fame of Champions Older Workers Employer winner. Honored at the Governor’s Achievement Awards in Hershey.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. For more information click here.
The 9th Annual PEER Day in June celebrated the accomplishments of 1,144 PEER volunteers, whose self-advocacy helps resolve quality of life issues for residents of long-term living facilities statewide.
