Pictured Above; center, Jason Kavulich, Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary watches as Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, signs the Aging Our Way, PA plan. Far right, JR Reed, Lehigh County Executive Director of Office of Aging and Adult Services smiles.
On May 31, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich announced the publication of Aging Our Way, PA – a 10-year strategic plan that will help transform service delivery to create the age-friendly Commonwealth that all residents deserve now and in the future. Aging Our Way, PA will serve as a roadmap for older adult services in Pennsylvania, ensuring services meet the needs of older adults as they move through different stages of life, addressing everyday issues such as healthcare, transportation, housing, long-term care and social connections.
Aging Our Way, PA identifies five priorities: Unlocking Access, Aging in Community, Gateways to Independence, Caregiver Supports, and Education & Navigation. These priorities will serve as an inclusive approach to ensuring that older adults age within their communities in a way that aligns with their preferences and needs, promotes independence, fosters inclusivity, and provides adequate support systems for older adults, caregivers, and care partners. To review the Aging Our Way, PA plan, please visit it here – Aging Our Way, PA Publication.
Pictured, back row, left to right: Donald Hill, Carol Gonzalez, Carole O’Connell, Douglas Roysdon, Marc Kuster, Raymond Bieak, Frances Deprill, LuAnn Epstein, Michael Carter, Dr. Charles Gardner, David Adam Front Row, left to right: Marvin Charles, Rose Marie Fenstermacher, Mary Schaeffer, Lana Snyder, Bonnie Sipics, Isabel “Grace” Moyer, Rose Venditto, and Jean Adam
Congratulations to our 19 Unsung Heroes who were acknowledged at the Annual Unsung Hero event held on May 15, 2024. An Unsung Hero displays routine and exceptional generosity of their time and talent to enhance the lives of others and make our community a better place!
2024 Farmers Market Voucher Information and Application
Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Service will again distribute Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to eligible senior citizens through the mail while supplies last. Last day for voucher applications to be mailed is September 30, 2024. The vouchers are available to Lehigh County residents 60 years or older whose total gross household income is within the income guidelines: $27,861 for a one-person household and $37,814 for a two-person household. To qualify you must be 60 or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/24) and meet the household income guidelines. A one-person household is eligible to receive five $10 vouchers and a two-person household ten $10 vouchers one time only. A list of local farmers' markets where the vouchers may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables can be found at www.pafmnp.org and will also be mailed to you with your vouchers. This program does not include eligibility for seniors who are living in nursing home facilities, convents, or residential facilities where meals are provided. The vouchers will not be accepted at grocery stores and must be used by November 30, 2024. Farmers Market Vouchers will be mailed after receipt from the Department of Agriculture. You may complete the application form that is located below and email it to agingandadult@lehighcounty.org or print the application, complete it and mail it to the office. If you require a paper copy, call 610- 782-3200 to request an application be mailed to you. Farmers Market Voucher Application - English Farmers Market Voucher Application - Espanol
Aging and Adult Services Government Center, Room: 230 17 South Seventh Street Allentown Pennsylvania 18101 Phone: 610-782-3034 Fax: 610-820-2028 Email
The Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services is committed to supporting and empowering the well being of all adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. The office advocates for Lehigh County residents and provides a wide range of services and information to help adults to be well informed. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community.
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Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services has a wide variety of programs and services available. Information and Assistance is available to answer questions about specific programs and services. Assistance with benefit applications such as PACE, Property Tax/Rent Rebate, and other applications are also available. Information and listings of Subsidized Apartment buildings, Home Health Care Agencies, Personal Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Adult Day Care Centers, home delivered meals, and health insurance counseling are also available.
For additional information and eligibility requirements of the programs and services available through the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services, you may contact the Lehigh County Information and Referral Unit at (610) 782-3200 or email our agency at agingandadult@lehighcounty.org.
Message from PA Department of Human Services The Department of Human Services has been working diligently to get the word out to covered individuals and families to assure that they maintain important health insurance coverage going forward. The Department has also been analyzing data to see where more effort may be needed to assure that our clients understand the steps they must take to re-enroll in the event their cases have closed. We are hoping that you will connect with any community-based organizations within your county that can help get the word out. Your understanding of the unique aspects of the communities you serve will be highly beneficial in helping spread the word. Resources to assist in communicating with residents within your county can be found on the PA Department of Human Services Website here.
Benefits of Pennsylvania Lottery During the 2021-22 Fiscal Year, the Pennsylvania Lottery generated a profit of nearly $1.2 billion to benefit older Pennsylvanians through a variety of programs and services. Click here to view the benefits of the lottery in each County for Older Pennsylvanians.
Online Caregiving Tool Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services is working with Trualta to provide online tools and resources to caregivers in Lehigh County. Trualta is a FREE online platform designated to help families build skills to manage care at home for their aging loved ones. Once you are registered, you have unlimited access to articles and tips about caregiving.