HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced it has launched a new Web site designed specifically to help older Pennsylvanians and their loved ones more easily find information about available programs and services.
“People, including a growing number of older adults, rely on the Internet for answers. Now when anyone needs information about issues facing older adults, the Department of Aging’s new Web site will be the best place for them to start,” said Secretary of Aging Nora Dowd Eisenhower. “Our new Web site will help older Pennsylvanians find the support and services they need to remain healthy and independent.”
Through the site, visitors can learn how to contact Pennsylvania’s local Area Agencies on Aging, which are community organizations staffed by workers who are skilled in geriatrics, social work and are knowledge about local programs for older adults.
The site provides information on long-term living, how to report and recognize elder abuse, application information for Pennsylvania’s PACE/PACENET prescription drug benefit program, where to find legal advice for older adults, how to get help with utility bills, health and wellness tips, volunteer opportunities and more.
“Nearly everyone can benefit from using our Web site. Pennsylvania’s large population of older adults will find information on issues specific to them, as well as information helpful to their friends, family members and even their neighbors,” said Eisenhower. “Ensuring the safety and well-being of an older person can often involve a network of people, and I hope that our new Web site provides easy access to the help and support that they need.”
Older adults who do not have a computer at home can access the Department of Aging’s Web site by using a computer at a senior center, local library or family member’s home.
