Area Agency on Aging
Provides services to adults age 60 years and older to help them maintain their independence and safe, healthy lifestyles.
Administrator
Mildred E. Morrison
441 Smithfield Street
Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2219
SeniorLine: (412) 350-5460
Toll Free: (800) 344-4319
Fax: (412) 350-4330
TDD/TTY: (412) 350-2727
Business Office: (412) 350-4234
email: SeniorLine@dhs.county.allegheny.pa.us
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Services
Provided by, contracted for and monitored by AAA.
Senior community centers
Transportation
Health Insurance Coverage
Services in the home
Nursing home alternatives
Adult foster care
Protection from abuse and neglect
Caregiver support
Support for parenting grandparents
Advocacy for long-term-care consumers
Senior Training and Employment
Publications
Profile of the Area Agency on Aging
One-page overview of the Agency and a more detailed description of the Agency including legal mandates, administration, fiscal and client statistics, programs and services, and contact information.
Brochures
Resource Guides
Annual Plan and Budget
Websites of Interest
AARP
The National Site for AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership for people age 50 years and over
AARP PA
The Pennsylvania AARP page
Alzheimer’s Association
Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory disorders
Benefits Checkup
Senior citizens can use this online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits
CaregiverPA
A guide to available resources for older adults and their families. It provides links to county specific information for older Pennsylvanians and their caregivers
Center for Healthy Aging
As part of the University of Pittsburgh Prevention Center, the Center for Healthy Aging promotes healthy lifestyles and disease prevention in the older adult population
Community Life
Coordinates all services “under one roof,” providing client-focused services for frail older adults to enable them to remain in their home and community
COMPASS
COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services) enable Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online
CONTACT Pittsburgh
CONTACT Pittsburgh exists to offer immediate, emotional support, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, by telephone volunteers trained to help people of all ages who may be suicidal, in emotional distress or in need of reassurance
Elderhostel, Inc
Elderhostel, Inc offers educational adventures for adults who are 55 and over
Family Services of Western PA
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania (FSWP) provides a wide variety of programs, services and activities for children, adults and families living in the Western Pennsylvania region
Gov Benefits
The official benefits website of the U.S. Government that connects people in need to government assistance programs
Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
A nonprofit organization committed to eliminating hunger and encouraging self-reliance. Click on the Members/Affiliates section of the home page for a listing of Food Pantries in your area
healthfinder®
healthfinder® is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Southwestern Pennsylvania
IVC is a network of over 35 diverse religious congregations throughout Allegheny County whose volunteers assist the vulnerable and frail elderly in their neighborhoods with many of the tasks of daily living, enabling them to remain independent in their own homes for as long as they choose
LIFE Pittsburgh
A "nursing home without walls," that enables frail, elderly persons to continue living in their home and community while receiving needed medical, social and transportation services
Medicare
The official U.S. Government internet site for Medicare consumer information
National Family Caregiver Association
NFCA is a grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones
National Family Caregiver Support Programs
The National Family Caregiver Support Program offers caregivers information and support from the National Family Caregivers Association
OASIS
OASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Go to "Cities," then "Pittsburgh" for local information.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (University of Pittsburgh)
A program designed with learners 55 and older in mind, which allows participants to choose from noncredit courses, audit undergraduate courses, and participate in special programs.
Pa. Department of Aging
The Pa. Department of Aging web site gives detailed information on state aging programs.
Pa. Department of Aging Adult Day Services
Provides information about centers that offer protective care for older adults who are not capable of full-time independent living.
Pa. Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
Visit the Department of Health website for information on obtaining birth and death certificates, to download application forms or to apply on-line.
Pa. Department of Health, Nursing Home Facility Locator Page
Allows users to search an on-line data base for nursing homes in their Pa. county.
Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center
A non-profit organization working to end hunger and ensuring food security for all Pennsylvanians. The link for Pennsylvania Food Programs provides information on the various nutrition resources in our state
Pa. Long Term Care
By visiting this new web site, consumers and their families will get the long-term care information they need on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues
Pa. Personal Care Home Directory
A list of licensed personal care homes in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP)
PHLP is a public interest law firm that provides free advice and representation to elderly persons and individuals with disabilities who have problems with health care access and quality of their health care services
Pittsburgh Housing Finance Agency
Provides capital for decent, safe and affordable homes and apartments for older adults, persons of modest means and those persons with special housing needs. For a listing of high rises, "click and go" on Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing
PhRMA
This directory lists company programs that provide drugs to physicians whose patients could not otherwise afford them
Social Security Administration
This site is helpful in understanding the various Social Security benefits available
U.S. Administration on Aging
Information on the complete array of services and programs of interest to older adults
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves
U.S. Health Resources and Service Administration Information Center
Publications, resources, and referrals on health care services for low-income, uninsured individuals and those with special health care needs
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Information on the range of benefits and programs available for veterans
United Way of Allegheny County
United Way of Allegheny County is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to measurably improve the quality of life for those in need in the community
Working Hearts
Working Hearts is a coalition of women and organizations promoting Strong Women / Strong Hearts