Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Pennsylvania Department of Aging PDA oversees and administers aging services and advocates on behalf of older adults.

Joyful aging (with dancing and a spectacular river view) was the vibe at the Senior Jazz Connection All White Party at t...
08/12/2026

Joyful aging (with dancing and a spectacular river view) was the vibe at the Senior Jazz Connection All White Party at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh! Secretary Kavulich and the PDA team joined more than 600 beautifully attired persons including AARP, PA Council on Aging, NAACP and a visit from Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor. What a pleasure! We’ll be back.

08/12/2026

Older adults have a say in the services and care they receive — and Pennsylvania’s aging network works every day to ensure their protection while also respecting their rights.

CAPE (Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation) is an all-new, comprehensive tool that evaluates how well PA's local a...
08/12/2026

CAPE (Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation) is an all-new, comprehensive tool that evaluates how well PA's local aging agencies are doing in following the law, regulation or policy and, ultimately, keeping older adults safe.

It currently monitors Older Adult Protective Services, Caregiver Support and OPTIONS (in-home services) Programs.

Learn more: pa.gov/CAPE
Find your local Aging Agency: pa.gov/Aging/AAA?123

08/11/2026

SHARE housing updates the list of available hosts each month: pa.gov/Aging/Housing

Thanks to the Department’s increased oversight and direct assistance with local aging agencies to ensure they’re on the ...
08/11/2026

Thanks to the Department’s increased oversight and direct assistance with local aging agencies to ensure they’re on the right track, Delaware County AAA more than doubled its compliance rate for determining the presence of abuse or neglect – from 40% in 2024 to 81% now in 2026.

Learn more: pa.gov/CAPE

08/11/2026

Local aging agencies' staff work hard everyday to keep older adults safe. CAPE has opened an unprecedented line of communication, leading to improvement and real change.

Since taking office in 2023, Governor Shapiro has invested more than $20 million to make life better for older Pennsylva...
08/11/2026

Since taking office in 2023, Governor Shapiro has invested more than $20 million to make life better for older Pennsylvanians.

The 2026-2027 budget, providing and additional $1M for the Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation (CAPE) – the all-new tool that evaluates how well PA's local aging agencies are doing in following the law, regulation or policy.

08/10/2026

Allegheny County leaders call our new approach to performance oversight of local aging agencies a 'North Star - a tool to show true direction for improvement.'

Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends adults stay up to date with all recommended vaccines, such as annual flu sh...
08/10/2026

Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends adults stay up to date with all recommended vaccines, such as annual flu shots, updated COVID-19 vaccines, and age-appropriate immunizations (e.g., shingles, RSV, and pneumonia vaccines for older adults).

Review the American Academy of Family Physicians Adult Immunization Schedule and consult your doctor for what’s right for you: https://tinyurl.com/5n8ut5ww

08/07/2026

A new tool, CAPE, is improving the speed and quality of services for older adults across Pennsylvania, making good work even better.

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555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA
17101

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17177831550

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