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A Guide to Senior Citizen Services
Offices staffed by professionals trained to be of assistance toyou in resolving problems with local, county and state bureaucracies.
Informative brochures, pamphlets and guides on many topicsof interest to senior citizens.
Forms and applications for various programs, including PACE,Property Tax/Rent Rebate, and reduced-fee vehicle registration.
Solutions to problems regarding Bureau of Motor Vehicleforms, applications and regulations.
Arrangements for tours of the State Capitol building or meetings with state officials.
Legislative updates to keep you informed about the status of bills before the General Assembly.
Answers to all inquiries concerning problems, legislativeissues and general community concerns, and technical assistanceto individuals and groups with regard to the operation of stategovernment.
Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging, which cover all 67 counties, are the local representatives for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. They implement the various programs and services offered to older Pennsylvanians. Programs include:
APPRISE
Provides one-on-one telephone assistance with un-derstanding Medicare and Medicaid eligibility benefits, Medicaresupplemental insurance, HMOs and long-term care insurance. Con-tact your local Area Agency on Aging office or call 1-800-783-7067.
Attendant Care
Provides in-home personal care services to helpmentally alert, physically disabled persons who cannot performdaily living tasks by themselves to remainindependent in their own homes.
Congregate Meals
Provide nutritious meals at least once a day,five or more days a week, in a senior center. Meals are free of chargefor persons 60 and over and their spouses; a donation is requested.
Employment Assistance
Provides low-income older residentswith part-time employment in public and non-profit agencies.
Family Caregiver Support
Provides
financial support toeligible families who are caring for an older person in their home.In addition to one-time grants for renovations, ongoing support toreimburse out-of-pocket expenses is available.
Home-Delivered Meals
Provides meals in their own homes toolder residents who are deemed in need. Meals are free of charge for individuals 60 and over and their spouses; a donation is requested.
In-Home Services
Provides for a wide range of needs, includinghome support services for daily householdactivities, personal care help for those who can’t manage alone, andhome-delivered meals prepared at a central location and carried to a person’s home.
Information/Referral
Provides trained staff to answer questions and make referrals to other agencies in thecommunity that provide the special services needed by the indi-vidual.
Legal Assistance
Provides counseling on benefits and rights,wills and other legal matters to older persons with economic or social needs.
Long-Term Care in Pennsylvania
Provides information aboutlong-term care options. Call 1-866-286-3636.
Care Management
Determines the needs of older residents,develops a care management plan to provide for those needs, coor-dinates and ensures that the services are delivered properly.
Ombudsman Program
Provides a person at Area Agency onAging offices to investigate and help resolve complaints made by or for older persons in long-term care facilities.
Protective Services
Establishes programs for training, infor-mation and public education concerning elder abuse, and providesservices and legal protection to victims andconfidentiality for those who report cases of abuse.
Senior Community Centers
Provide a place where older residents can get together for social activities, recreation,education, creative arts, physical health programs andnutritious meals.
Transportation
Assists older persons in getting to and fromsenior community centers, medical facilities and human serviceagencies, and for essential shopping.
Volunteer Services
Includes such activities as helping in senior community centers, escorting frail individuals tomedical appointments, delivering meals to homeboundindividuals, serving as friendly visitors and companions,helping in older adult daily living centers and more.
For more information about the Area Agencies on Aging, call the Penn- sylvania Department of Aging (717) 541-4214, or visit www.p4a.org.
Services Provided by Area Agencies on Aging
Services Offered Through My Office:
www.MerlePhillips.com
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State Representative
Merle H. Phillips
108
th
Legislative District
DISTRICT OFFICE:
106 Arch StreetSunbury, PA 17801(570) 286-5885Toll-Free 1-800-924-9060
HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM
HARRISBURG OFFICE:
Room 315-J, Main CapitolPO Box 202108Harrisburg, PA 17120-2108(717) 787-3485
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