Older Adults

Are you a caregiver or an older adult looking for resources both locally and statewide? If so, you have come to the right place, as we have pulled together state and local resources, including local coalitions in your community.

Local Coalitions

• Hanover Area Senior Resource Group
  To promote and preserve the health and quality of life of senior citizens by engaging and empowering the community to effectively address public health and social issues affecting the aging process.
• Senior Information Networking Group (SING)
• Senior Outreach Services (SOS) Coalition
  To unite all community partners that serve the senior population in York County, in an effort to impact our aging population by sharing local and current events, ideas, statistics, happenings.

Local Resources

• Aging In Place National Council for Aging Care: Recognizing Elder Abuse and Knowing Your Rights
  Every month, one in 10 older adults worldwide experience some form of abuse. But with only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse reported, the true figures are likely to be much greater. Learn more about how to recognize elder abuse.
• Adams County Office for Aging
  To assist people in maintaining independence and dignity within their own homes and communities. To accomplish the mission, ACOFA offers a variety of services within the community to support the age 60 and over population including; adult day care, senior centers, Lifeline systems, medical equipment loan, volunteer opportunities, tax preparation assistance, Medicare counseling, information about transportation, property tax and rent rebate assistance, protective services, legal services, and a variety of health and educational programs. Services covering a wide range of needs are also provided in the home. These services include home health care such as personal care (providing assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming); home delivered meals; and other assistance which a care manager deems necessary to maintain an older person's health, safety and ability to remain in the home.
• aPlaceforMom
  We guide you through the process of helping your loved one transition into senior living. Your Senior Living Advisor listens to your family's unique needs and matches you with the right resources and senior care options.
• The support you need to make the right choice.
• CountyOffice.org
  CountyOffice.org is an internet database of county government offices in the United States. Use the site to locate your county assessor, board of elections, chamber of commerce, child support offices, colleges, coroner, courts, and much more, with all relevant details.
• Pennsylvania Link to Aging & Disability Resources
• Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are a nationwide effort to take a seamless approach in the way we assist seniors and adults with disabilities who need help with activities of daily living. The ADRC in Pennsylvania is known as the Link.
• Pennsylvania Link to Community Care
  Educational materials and additional community resources for a variety of topics can be accessed through PA Link to Community Care. Resources are available for consumers, family members, and social service and community providers.
• Seniors Blue Book
  The mission of The Seniors Blue Book and SeniorsBlueBook.com is to provide seniors, caregivers and senior professionals a comprehensive source of services, senior housing options, resources and information that enrich the lives of our elder population while affording those businesses and individuals serving that population a unique medium to present their products and services.
• SeniorPlanning
  Senior Planning provides a broad state guide for Medicaid long term care programs nationwide. This resource is free and is compiled by Senior Planning employees.
• York County Area Agency on Aging
  The primary focus of the York County Area Agency on Aging is to provide education, advocacy and coordination of community-based services to empower older adults to maximize their independence and quality of life. List of York County Senior Community Centers.

Other Resources

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Eldercare Locater
• Long Term Care.gov
• National Adult Day Services Association
• National Council on Aging
• Nursing Home Abuse Support
• PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources
• Pennsylvania Department of Aging