Pennsylvania Department of Aging
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | June 1978 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Pennsylvania |
| Headquarters |
5th Floor, Forum Place 555 Walnut Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 40°15′51″N 76°52′46″W / 40.26417°N 76.87944°W |
| Annual budget | $5.2 billion (FY 2010)[1] |
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| Website | www.aging.state.pa.us |
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is a cabinet-level agency charged with providing aid to Pennsylvania's approximately 1.9 million senior citizens. Although the bureau operates some services directly, such as the Pharmaceutical Contact for the Elderly (PACE) prescription drug program, it generally serves as a clearinghouse of funding and information for county-level Area Agencies on Aging. The department was formed under the governorship of Milton Shapp.[2]
Aging Services
Caregiver Support
The Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program works to reduce the amount of stress not only on primary and informal caregivers but also unpaid caregivers; Furthermore, this program helps support individuals over the age of 55 and older who care for adolescent members of their family.
These caregivers focus their efforts to aid a spouse, relative, or friend who is in need of assistance due to a disease or disability through:
- Coordinated support via an appointed care manager
- Caregiving assistance
- Education
- Counseling
- Reimbursement for supplies needed to provide care.
Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program
- Provides employment and training services to unemployed, low-income adults age 55 and over.
Commonwealth Workforce Deployment System
- Connects businesses and people to available services via PA CareerLink®
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Prepares persons with disabilities via vocational rehabilitation services in order to obtain, or maintain, employment.
See also
References
- ↑ "2010–11 Governor's Executive Budget" (PDF). Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Office of the Budget. February 2, 2010. p. E7.6. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
- ↑ "Department of Aging". www.aging.state.pa.us. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.