Throughout the eight day event, we will be providing a rest area for older adults at our booth where departmental staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about aging programs and services. On Older Pennsylvanians’ Day, Monday, January 12th, we will be offering refreshments at our booth. Those older adults […]
Alzheimer’s Information: Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center
As a public, U.S. Government-funded resource, the ADEAR Center strives to be a current, comprehensive, unbiased source of information about Alzheimer’s disease. All information and materials about the search for causes, treatment, cures, and better diagnostic tools are carefully researched and thoroughly reviewed by NIA scientists and health communicators for accuracy and integrity. The ADEAR […]
Dining With Diabetes Classes to be Held
The classes offer menu planning, food prep, physical activities, discussions and materials. Classes will be held on the following Thursday’s at the Penns Creek Adult Resource Center: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 and 1/29. The follow up class will be Thursday April 9th. All sessions will run from 10am-12pm. The cost is $40 for an individual and […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Continues through December 7th
It is very important that you have your current plan checked during the open enrollment period even though you may be happy with the current coverage of your plan. Plans will change the formulary lists and you may not be aware that one, or more, of your current medications will not be covered by your […]
Live Your Best Life: A Free Program to Manage Health Conditions Nov 10 – Dec 22
Live Your Best Life is open to anyone, age 60 or older, who wants to learn how to improve their quality of life while coping with a chronic health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, depression, a breathing problem, heart failure or any other health problem that alters your lifestyle. Anyone who cares for […]
Dining With Diabetes Sessions to Start October 28th
If you or a family member have been told that you have Type 2 diabetes, you’ll want to attend this class. Lab tests will be offered to measure HbA1c levels. Dates: Tuesday’s October 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th & 25th & follow – up Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location:Central PA Chamber of Commerce, 30 […]
Revenue Department Expands Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Eligibility to Include Deceased Claimants Who Lived Part of 2013
The department encourages surviving spouses, personal representatives and estates of residents who lived at least one day in 2013 to explore other rebate program criteria and claim rebates on behalf of eligible decedents by the Dec. 31 program application deadline. Claims already filed on behalf of deceased claimants will be reopened by the department, […]