• Extreme Heat Facts for Older Adults

• As of June 28th it has been determined that the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services will not reopen this summer due to coronavirus concerns. If you are expecting a refund you have up to 3 years without any penalties to file your return. If you think you will owe taxes, you have until July 15, 2020 to either file your return OR submit Form 4868 with the taxes owed to extend your filing requirement. A press release was sent to the Merchandiser to explain your options for getting help. We hope you will return to the Tax-Aide program next year in 2021.  

• AARP provided the following resource for free tax preparation software: https://signup.aarpfoundation.org/preparing-your-taxes-online/?key=sitelocator_web_taxaide002&utm_source=sitelocator&utm_medium=web&utm_content=taxaide002.  The deadlines to file and pay individual federal and state income taxes are extended until July 15, 2020.

• Property Tax / Rent Rebate assistance is suspended until further notice.  The deadline to file for a rebate has been extended to December 31, 2020.

• The Commonwealth’s Census 2020 website is now live and can be accessed by clicking Commonwealth’s Census 2020 website here or going to www.pa.gov/census.  For more information on the 2020 Census and why it is important for everyone in Pennsylvania to be counted, please click on the links below.

   

  • General Overview
  • 2020 Census for Older Adults

   

  • CUE calendar for Health and Wellness events in Lebanon County

   

  • This calendar is part of a much larger project courtesy of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce.  CUE will help you get connected to the services and programs in your community that matter to you. There are many ways to join CUE, sign up for our email below, follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or check out the community calendar.  You can click on the categories filter to see many more events, or visit the community calendar at https://www.lebanonvalleycalendar.com/.

   

  • Check out our Aging Connection newsletter - Click here

Carol A. Davies, Administrator
710 Maple Street, 2nd Floor
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9262 w 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) 272-2054, (800) 490-8505 OR 911

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.

Visit our APPRISE page for more information on the following programs.

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

Activities for adults who are not capable of full-time independent living. Hours of operation: 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

Click here for more information

A consumer-directed service which provides a percentage of reimbursement to eligible consumers for services authorized in a consumer's care plan. Such services would include consumer-directed personal care and pest control and fumigation.

Information about aging services, resources, and housing alternatives to the 60 and older population

Personal hygiene; bathing, dressing, shampoo, feeding, light household tasks for seniors who are physically not able to do their own personal care

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
513 Chestnut Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 274-2834 x. 3105, (800) 299-6599 x. 3105 or
(800) 326-9177 x. 3105
www.midpenn.org

Meals are delivered to eligible persons age 60 and over who can't afford or are unable to prepare meals.  Volunteers are always welcome. Please contact our Volunteer Resource Coordinator, Ken Bittman at kbittman@lebcnty.org or call 717-273-9262.

Below are current months’ menus:

A comprehensive needs assessment/level of care determination for individuals seeking Nursing Facility and/or Personal Care or Assisted Living Residence.

The first program of its kind to respond directly to the needs of adults caring for elders in the community. Its purpose is to reinforce - not replace - the care being provided to the older adult at home. Often times, the caregiver may receive financial reimbursement to help purchase services such as personal and respite care or adult day care and/or to purchase consumable supplies such as incontinence products or OTC (over the counter) products related to caregiving. In addition, eligible caregivers may receive a one-time grant of up to $2,000 to help pay for home adaptations and devices that ease caregiving tasks and increase the financial independence of the older person.

PCSP Brochure
Support Groups
Caregiver Resources

In-home care to seniors who may need more assistance typically provided in a nursing home. To be eligible a person must be age 60 or older, eligible for nursing facility services and meet certain financial criteria. Contact the PA Independent Enrollment Broker at 1 (877) 550-4227 or www.paieb.com.

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Waiver Fact Sheet

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

A variety of programs and activities are planned by our 5 centers. This includes fitness/wellness programs, exercise classes, fun bus trips, informative speakers, games, crafts and parties, and much more. A hot nutritious meal is available to persons age 60 and older.

Visit our Senior Center page for information on individual centers (menus, trips, and other activities)

Contact our Volunteer Resource Coordinator, Ken Bittman at kbittman@lebcnty.org or call 717-273-9262.

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