June 13, 2014

World Elder Abuse Day

By proclamation of the President of the United States, Sunday June 15, 2014 has been declared World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If you suspect an older adult is being abused, neglected or exploited please report it. Signs of abuse can include weight loss, changes in behavior, social isolation and/or changes in banking habits.

To report elder abuse in Pennsylvania, call 1-800-490-8505 or your local Agency on Aging. Reporter’s of elder abuse can remain anonymous.

You Can Now Apply for Your 2024 Property Tax or Rent Rebate

Program’s Income Limits Have Increased Again This Year, More Pennsylvanians May Qualify

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now accepting applications from older adults for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2024.

This year’s income limit for homeowners and renters is now $46,520 – up more than $1,500 from last year. Governor Josh Shapiro had signed legislation into law that included a key component that ties the program’s income limits to the cost of living and ensures they are evaluated annually. The legislation also increased the maximum rebate from $650 to $1,000.

You can submit your application for free through myPATH in English or Spanish. Free assistance is available across the state at Department of Revenue district offices, our Aging office, or state legislators’ office (Reps Rowe and Borowicz). You must reapply for a rebate every year as they are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid during the prior year.

Learn more about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program on the Department of Revenue’s website.

If you have a question, concern, or complaint, Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman can help. Your local Ombudsman is trained to advocate for your rights and will work to resolve your problems by: listening to your concerns, respecting your choices, and offering ideas and options to help meet your individual needs.

Services are free and confidential.

Call us at

570-524-2100 or 800-533-1050

** Our Ombudsman program serves residents in nursing facilities and personal care homes in Union, Snyder, Perry, Northumberland, Columbia, and Montour counties.