Effective July 1, 2021, APPRISE is now Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, PA MEDI – Same Program, Same Services for Pennsylvania’s Medicare Beneficiaries, now with a New Name.

 

 

COVID-19 UPDATES

 

 

Senior Community Center Update as of 6/7/21

All five of Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging’s Senior Community Centers are now open. 

Until further notice, certain restrictions will still be in effect. These include reservations needed for all programs, including meals, mask wearing, room occupancy limits & social distancing.

For questions and more detailed information, contact any of our Senior Community Centers or call the Lebanon Area Agency on Aging @ 717-273-9262.

 

VACCINE UPDATE

COVID Vaccines

 

 

Did you get yours?  Vaccines are the best way to protect against the virus, including the new variants like the Delta variant.  The protection is against severe disease, hospitalization and death.  Remember, you are not fully vaccinated until after the 2nd dose of both the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. If you need assistance in making an appointment, call our office at 717-273-9262.  

 

 

 

Important AAA update

April 5, 2021

 

The Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging office is now OPEN to the public.  As a prevention, our doors will remain locked, but you can come to the door and call the office number.  We will come down and provide you with assistance.  Masks MUST be worn.

 

 

 

• The PA Department of Aging offer a COVID 19 Resource Guide for Older Adults at “COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Adults”  
• The Community Health Council of Lebanon County offers COVID 19 Community Information at http://communityhealthcouncil.com/coronavirus/
• Learn the facts about the Covid 19 vaccine.   Click here 
• Stay Connected to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation
• Older Adults and Depression (English | Español)
• Are you feeling lonely? Isolated from friends / family due to COVID? Are you in need of companionship?  If so, then The RSVP Caring Calls Program may be right for you!  Click here for more details.

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) 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 PA MEDI page for more information on the following programs.

Volunteers are the heart of PA MEDI. 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 Services
1150 Chestnut St.
Lebanon, PA  17042
717-274-2834  ext. 3105
www.midpenn.org

Meals are delivered to eligible persons age 60 and over who can't afford or are unable to prepare meals.  For referrals, please call 717-273-9262.

• July 2021 Meal on Wheels Menu
• July 2021 Cold Menu

• August 2021 Cold Menu

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.

CSP 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)

Call the Area Agency on Aging at 717-273-9262 for specific volunteer information on programs including, but not limited to

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