We provide advocacy, information and assistance to older adults living in Union and Snyder counties. We help people access the services they need to remain at home or we assist them with nursing home or assisted living placement and related services.
Our Services
APPRISE Benefits Counseling
APPRISE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Pennsylvanians age 60 and over created by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. APPRISE Health Insurance Counselors help older Pennsylvanians understand their health insurance options...
PrimeTime Health
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) receives federal funding through the Older Americans Act to provide disease prevention and health promotion services at senior centers or other community sites through the Prime Time Health program. The ...
Protective Services
It's the Law!
In Pennsylvania, the Older Adults Protective Services Act was enacted in 1989 to help to protect Older Adults from Elder Abuse. This law dictates that the Area Agency on Aging protect Older Adults who are at risk of harm because of any ...
Medicaid Waiver Services
The staff at Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, seeks to develop and implement creative alternatives to placing Medicaid-eligible individuals in medical facilities such as nursing homes and Community Residential Facilities (CRF).
We recognize that many...
Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP)
What is the TDD Program?
TDDP provides specialized equipment, without charge to eligible residents, who have disabilities that prevent independent access to telephone services. The program is implemented by the Pennsylvania Initiative on Assistive ...
USAA, Inc. Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Corps - Foster Grandparents Program
To serve in the local Foster Grandparents Program, contact:
Marilyn Botdorf, Director
Foster Grandparents Program
Email: mbotdorf@verizon.net
Phone: 570-374-9196 or Toll Free 1-866-374-9196
seniorcorpsofpa.org/fgp_program.asp ...
Civic Engagement
Purpose
To inform the community about the opportunities available for older adults to become involved in civic engagement and, in turn, improve their personal health and also contribute to the surrounding community.
Summary
Civic engagement for older...
Foster Grandparent Program of Central Pennsylvania
Who can be a Foster Grandparent?
Any man or woman who is 55 years of age or older, is living on a limited income, is healthy enough to work 4 or 5 hours each day, is concerned about and enjoys being with children, is able to take directions and accept...