Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging
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​AAA LogoServing Lebanon County Residents Age 60 and Over

 

The mission of the Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging is to develop, coordinate and promote a continuum of services that values and supports older adults as they age; empowers them to maintain independence, dignity and respect; and enhances their overall well-being and quality of life.

 

 
 

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2022 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Sign up now for Living with Dementia, a four-part educational series for Caregivers that features an optional Memory Café for the care receiver.  Living with Dementia Fall 2022

 

Save the Date for the Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging’s Annual Public Hearing – Tuesday, October 25 at 3:00.  This year’s event will be held in-person at the AAA offices at 710 Maple Street in Lebanon.  Learn about services offered by the AAA and provide input related to the AAA’s ongoing goals and objectives. Anyone interested in discussing services for Lebanon County residents age 60 and older is invited to attend.

 

Save the Date for the annual 50+ Festival! Saturday, November 5 at the Expo Center.  Click here for more information or to register as an exhibitor.    https://communityhealthcouncil.com/50fes​t/​



The Property Tax/Rent Rebate submission deadline has been extended to December 31st, 2022. Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms can be found here (https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforIndividuals/PTRR/Pages/default.aspx​).​


Applications are now being accepted for the L​ow-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)



New Alzheimers Resources

The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently shared new online resources for the public to learn about and support Pennsylvanians who may be experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. 

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Alzheimers.aspx​​
 

 Contact Information

 

Carol A. Davies, Administrator
710 Maple Street, 2nd Floor
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9262 
FAX: (717) 274-3882

cdavies@lebcnty.org

General Email:
lebcoaaa@lebcnty.org
(Please use our general email if you have comments on our website)

Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Protective Services on-call 24 hours by calling DES at (717) 708-2748, (800) 490-8505 OR 911
 

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 Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging Services Available

 

Lebanon County AAA coordinates all aging programs and services provided to the elderly of Lebanon County. The agency works to maximize individual functioning and optimal quality of life for all elderly with emphasis placed on the prevention of unnecessary and inappropriate institutionalization of older persons.
 

 Information and Referral Services

 
Providing information on aging services, local resources and housing options to seniors aged 60+.
 

 In-Home Personal Care Services

 
In-Home care services for seniors who need assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming / hair care.
 

 Meals on Wheels Program

 

Lunches delivered to your door!

A home delivered meal program for seniors (60+) who are alone for all or most of the day, have a physical or cognitive disability that inhibits the ability to prepare meals, a lack of resources (money) to purchase meals, and an absence of someone able/willing to prepare or provide meals. This could be for long-term or short-term, as needed. Meals are delivered either daily or once every two weeks. The daily meal delivery also provides a check-in from our drivers to make sure the individual is safe.

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 PERS units / Medical Alert Pendant

 

​Medical Alert Pendant for seniors who live alone, have a history of falling and would be unable to get help in the event of a fall.

PERS unit criteria / fact sheet
 

 Caregiver Support Program (CSP)

 

The Caregiver Support Program is designed to provide financial reimbursement to a caregiver for some of the costs the caregiver may incur for services and/or supplies purchased routinely for someone’s care at home. Grants of up to $5000 may be available to offset the costs of home modifications or assistive devices.

 

 PA MEDI (formally APPRISE) / Medicare Program

 

Visit our PA MEDI page for more information on the following programs.

  • "Extra Help" on Prescription Drug Plans
  • Medicare
  • PACE / PACENET

Volunteers are the heart of PA MEDI. Click the following link to learn more about volunteer counselor opportunities.
 

 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

 

Trained staff will investigate and attempt to resolve complaints related to the health, safety or rights of older persons who live in licensed nursing homes, licensed personal care homes, certified domiciliary homes or private residences.

Pennsylvania Department of Aging's Ombudsman Information

Lebanon County's local Ombudsman contact is:

Judy Weimer
Long Term Care Ombudsman
MidPenn Legal Services
1150 Chestnut St.
Lebanon, PA  17042
717-274-2834  ext. 3105
www.midpenn.org
 

 Consumer Reimbursement Program

 
The Consumer Reimbursement Program is designed to provide financial reimbursement to eligible consumers who incur out-of-pocket costs for Personal Care services.
 

 PDA Waiver Program

 
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging Home and Community Based Waiver program provides extensive in-home and community-based long-term care services to individuals as an alternative to nursing home placement. Eligibility guidelines apply. To start the application process, contact the Pennsylvania Independent Enrollment Broker (PAIEB / Maximus) at 1-877-550-4227 or at: www.paieb.com
 

 Eldercare Daytime Program

 
Eldercare is a community based program for adults which encourages independence and sup­ports older adults in remaining active and healthy in their daily life while remaining in their home. Socialization, meals and snacks, activities and other services provided in a safe and caring adult day care setting.
 

 Volunteer Opportunities

 
 Volunteer Opportunities available for the following programs:

·         Deliver Meals on Wheels

·         Lead Exercise groups

·         Lead senior center activity groups

·        Office Support

·         ​​​​​​​​​​​​Assist seniors with Medicare Counseling at PAMedi (formerly APPRISE) ​​​Click here for details


Call Michelle Kaufman at the LCAAA at 717-273-9262 for specific information about volunteer programs
 

 Level of Care Assessment Program

 
A comprehensive needs assessment to determine Level of Care for individuals seeking placement in a Nursing Facility, Assisted Living Facility or Personal Care home.
 

 Senior Community Center Program

 

Keeping our seniors (60+) social, active, healthy, & independent!

Lebanon County has five center locations under this program. Each center offers a social lunch setting, as well as various programs and events, inclusive of fitness/exercise, games, trivia, wellness, consumer education, music entertainment, and day outings.

To learn more about this program and each location, please visit our Senior Center page.
 

 Protective Services

 

Protect seniors health, safety, and welfare from imminent risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment. Emergency on-call 24 hours by calling Emergency Management Agency at (717) 272-2054 OR 911
 

 Pennsylvania Link

 

​PA Link LogoThe Lebanon County AAA is a core partner with the Lebanon County Link partners of Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Service Area

 

 

 

 
The Berks / Lancaster / Lebanon County LINK to Aging and Disability Resources recently recorded interviews with several local Human Service Agencies.  
 
 
 

 YouTube Interviews with Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging Staff

 
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Site Last Updated 08-08-22