Local Area Agencies on Aging Help Coordinate Disaster Assistance for Older Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) can coordinate shelter or find services for older Pennsylvanians during Hurricane Sandy.  Residents are encouraged to visit www.aging.state.pa.us or call 1-800-490-8505 to be connected with an AAA in their local area.

AAAs are the local representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. They carry out many programs such as:

• Home delivered meals;
• Family caregiver support;
• In-home services;
• Assistance for individuals with finding residential living and domiciliary care; and
• Protective services.

In counties affected by power outages or flooding from the storm, the AAAs are prepared to handle the immediate and long-term needs of older adults and their families.

Media contact: Christina Reese, 717-783-1549

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Aging

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