Provides services in the homes of eligible adults who require assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, meal prep or supplemental housekeeping. Persons receiving this service may have a difficult time completing these activities on their own. With this service, older adult can remain independent at home. Services may include: Personal Care, Caregiver Support, Emergency Response System, Care Management, Home Delivered Meals, Protective Services, and Nursing Home Transitional Care.

A support group for caregivers to learn coping and caregiver skills and gain knowledge about diseases, medications, research and legal issues.

Provides primary caregivers with a break from caregiving (respite care), reimbursement for out of pocket costs associated with caregiving related services and supplies, education, training, counseling, and more.



The program supports individuals who want to live at home but need help with daily activities such as meal preparation, bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and/or personal care. It is designed to ease the burden for caregivers who are overwhelmed with helping their loved one, managing their own family, and possibly work responsibilities as well.

Provides relief from normal caregiving duties and to reduce stress. The caregiver may choose the type of service needed and be reimbursed through state and federal funding. Examples of services would be personal care, companionship, or day care. Also reimburses the caregiver for the purchase of supplies used in caring for the care receiver, home modifications and assistive devices.

Provides supportive services to Caregivers of older adults, individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other chronic dementia, as well as grandparents and other relatives aged 55 and older who are raising grand-children or caring for adults with disabilities.

Offers information, support and advocacy to people affected by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and their caregivers.

Provides a helpline. Organizes Zoom and phone support groups for particular types of FTD and for the main challenges for caregivers (behavior, language, grief, and other young children)
. Offers Comstock Grants to full-time family FTD caregivers and persons living with FTD.

The Caregiver Support Program is designed to reduce caregiver stress. The emphasis of this program is to respond directly to the needs of caregivers who are caring for a functionally dependent elderly consumer. Financial reimbursement may be provided for out-of-pocket caregiving expenses, such as personal care services, supplies, assistive devices, or home modifications. Total household income determines the specific percentage of monthly reimbursement.

Provides a combination of services and supports to an adult primary caregiver who provides care for a functionally dependent older adult at home. Services include benefits counseling, caregiver training and education. Financial reimbursement may be provided for ongoing care giving expenses, home modifications and assistive devices, based on qualifications.

Provides support and financial reimbursement for caregiving-related expenses

Provides support to caregivers of functionally dependent people. Targeted specially for caregivers. It is innovative in that it allows the caregiver the opportunity to manage and control what goods and services will be purchased according to the caregiver’s needs. The goal of the program is to reduce caregiver stress and reinforce the care bring provided to older persons at home.

Provides home and community based long-term care services to individuals as an alternative to nursing home placement. Services are funded through a special federal waiver, which allows Medicaid payments typically used for nursing home care to be used for home care services.

Provides comprehensive senior services which include information and referral/assistance, outreach, case/care management, escort, transportation, homemaker/chores, personal care, home repair and rehabilitation, and home delivered meals.

Provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assists older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

Services include:
- Senior Centers and other activities
- Legal Assistance
- Benefit Counseling/Assistance with applications
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Ombudsman Services
- Level of Care Assessment
- Transportation
- Provides Caregiver Support Program
- Provides daily hands-on care
- Protective Services for older adults to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and services to reduce risk for incapacitated persons.
- Senior Farmer's Market Program distributes free vouchers for residents age 60 or older that meet income guidelines

Core services offered after a clinical evaluation:
- In-home services
- In-home meals
- Care/Case management
- Consumer reimbursement
- Adult Day Care
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Personal Care services

Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

Provide assessment and care planning over a 6-month period. Community Health Workers can assist families in attendance to appointments, roadmaps to self-sufficiency, linkage with community resources, and support and understanding as they navigate their child's diagnosis.

Provides benefit counseling, reimbursement of respite provided for the primary caregiver, reimbursement for consumable care-giving supplies, adaptive equipment, and caregiver education.

Provides supports for primary caregivers with functionally dependent persons age 60 and older, or under 60 years of age with a diagnosis of dementia. ssessment, care management, information counseling, benefits counseling and caregiver training are free of charge. Financial support may be provided for purchase of supplies and services, home modifications, assistive devices and respite care.

Provides care management services, benefits counseling, and financial support for a primary caregiver. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses such as respite care and supplies and one-time grants for renovation are available. Reimbursement is based on income.

Provides financial reimbursement to the caregiver when needed supplies and respite care have been purchased. Consumers in this program need two or more activities of daily living impairments to qualify.

Provides support and relief through access to respite care for caregivers and children and adults of all ages with special needs. Respite refers to short-term, temporary care. It is typically provided for people with special needs so caregivers, family members, foster parents, or friends can take a break from the daily routine of care giving.

Assists eligible caregivers through education about caregiving techniques, information about services available in their communities, and provides limited financial reimbursement for caregiving expenses.

Program Eligible and Income Eligible caregivers may receive reimbursement of up to $500 per month to help with out-of-pocket expenses ranging from respite care to adult briefs. In addition, one-time grants of up to $2,000 may be given to qualified families to modify the home or purchase assistive devices to accommodate the frail relative. Such adaptations might include installing a stair climb, a wheelchair ramp, or modifying a bathroom.

Provides needs assessment, benefits advice, and counseling in which caregivers are informed of the benefits available.

Provides needs assessment, benefits advice, and counseling in which caregivers are informed of the benefits available.

Provides the primary caregivers with reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiving such as respite, caregiving-related services and supplies. The program offers education, training, counseling and more. Each caregiver is assigned a care manager who will come to the care receivers' home, conduct a comprehensive assessment of the needs of the caregiver, provide support, and work with them to develop a person-centered plan of care.

Respite care and financial reimbursement for family caregivers.

Program for those providing care for a care dependent older adult. The caregiver is the primary manager of their care. The program works to ease the stresses of caregiving by focusing on the well-being of the caregiver. The program provides the primary caregiver with reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiver, such as respite, personal care, and caregiving-related services and supplies. The program also offers education, training, counseling, and more.

Provides reimbursement for care giving expenses for people caring for parents, spouses, children or relatives that live at home.

Benefits provided include:
financial reimbursements, adult day care, skilled nursing and household expenses, home modification or assistive devices such as ramps and wheelchairs
. Information and referral on resources
, respite care
, benefits counseling
, caregiver training, and care coordination may also be available.

Program works to ease the stresses of caregiving by focusing on the well-being of the caregiver. Provides the primary caregiver with reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiving, such as respite, caregiving-related services and supplies. The program also offers education, training, counseling, and more.

Offers a wide range of support services to older Lancaster County residents with the goal of allowing them to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency. Most services available to persons ages 60 and over, except for the 55+ Job Bank, Job Bank Workshop and Senior Community Services Employment Program which begins at age 55 and older. Domiciliary Care, Long Term Care Assessments, Ombudsman and Caregiver Support Program available for persons 18 years and older.

Provides information on Home Delivered Meals, In-Home Services, Personal Emergency Response Systems, Senior Housing, Transportation, Adult Daycare, Prime Time Health, Caregiver Support, Insurance counseling, PACE, Tax/Rent rebates, Senior centers, Volunteer Opportunities, Protective Services, Nursing Home Transition, Level of Care Assessments, Medicaid Waiver program, or any other issues of concern to senior citizens.

Committed to supporting and empowering the well being of adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community.



Senior Services include:


- PA MEDI


- Adult day care



- Assessment


- Care Management


- Caregiver Support Program


- Cedarview Apartments


- Health and Wellness


- Homemaker/home support (18-59 years of age)


- Housing case management/housing assistance


- Information and assistance


- Neighborhood senior centers


- PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources (www.lehighnorthamptonlink.org)


- Ombudsman program


- Personal care


- Protective services


- Transportation


Click here to find information on subsidized housing, home health care, personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, etc.

Assists families in assessing their needs when taking care of older relatives.
Services include some financial support, benefits advice and counseling where caregivers are advised of benefits that are available to them.

Assessment of needs for caregivers as well as assistance finding and utilizing benefits.

Financial assistance to reimburse for services, supplies, modifications or assistive devices

Helps county seniors to access the supports they need.

Provides reimbursements for some costs associated with caring for eldery frail adults at home. Income-eligible families may receive from $200-500 per month to help with out-of-pocket expenses ranging from respite care, adult day care or in-home services. In addition, one-time grants of up to $2,000 may be give to qualified families to modify the home, purchase assistive devices or consumable supplies to accommodate the frail relative.

Area Agencies on Aging provide local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
Services include:
* Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually.
* PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications.
* Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older.
* Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults.
* Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
* Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes.
* Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care. Provides information on long term care issues.
* Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases.
* Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies.
* Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following:
* Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite.
* Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations.
* Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers.
* Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition.
* Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services.
* Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers.
* Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
* Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility.
* Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes.
* Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines
Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

Program provides financial reimbursement for disposable medical supplies, services, home modifications, and adaptive devices as well as other supportive services to caregivers of aging relatives and grandparents raising grandchildren.

All referrals must meet financial criteria.

Family Caregiver takes a cost-sharing approach; income-eligible families may receive up to $200 per month to help with out-of-pocket expenses ranging from respite care to adult briefs.

In addition, one-time grants of up to $2,000 may be given to qualified families to modify the home or purchase assistive devices to accommodate the frail relative. Such adaptations might include installing a stair climb or modifying a bathroom.

Toll-free support line for those who provide care for veterans living with the effects of war, disability, chronic illness, or aging. The support line provides information on VA caregiver support resources and "warm" referral to caregiver support coordinators located in all VA medical centers. The support line is also available to respond to inquiries about the caregiver benefits associated with the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.

Toll-free support line for those who provide care for veterans living with the effects of war, disability, chronic illness, or aging. The support line provides information on VA caregiver support resources and "warm" referral to caregiver support coordinators located in all VA medical centers. The support line is also available to respond to inquiries about the caregiver benefits associated with the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.

Provides support and services to enable older adults to continue to live in their homes and communities. Services may include Care Management, Assessment, Protective Services, Information and Assistance, PA MEDI (Insurance Counseling), Health and Wellness Programs, adult day services, in home meals, personal emergency response system, personal care, transportation, and caregiver support. The agency also has 5 Senior Centers throughout the County in which participants can enjoy a Congregate Meal and Programming.

Provides assistance to an unpaid caregiver who provides hands-on care for a person 60 years of age and older. The caregiver and care recipient may reside in the same household or in different homes, but the care recipient must reside in Fayette, Greene, or Washington County.

The Caregiver Support Program is designed to provide assistance to an unpaid caregiver who provides hands-on care for a person 60 years of age and older.

Provides financial assistance to an unpaid caregiver who provides hands-on care for a person 60 years of age and over

Provides financial assistance to an unpaid caregiver who provides hands-on care for a person 60 years of age and over

Designed to respond to the needs of. Its purpose is to reinforce (not replace the care being provided to the older person (who requires continuous care) at home. Depending on the annual household income, up to $250 a month for out-of-pocket expenses for purchased services and supplies (medications and medical supplies) directly related to the care of their relative or friend, is available. A lifetime amount of up to $2,000 may be available toward the purchase of assistive devices or home modifications. Reimbursement amounts are determined by actual expenses and household income.

Designed to respond to the needs of families and friends caring for their loved ones at home. Its purpose is to reinforce (not replace the care being provided to the older person (who requires continuous care) at home. Depending on the annual household income, up to $250 a month for out-of-pocket expenses for purchased services and supplies (medications and medical supplies) directly related to the care of their relative or friend, is available. A lifetime amount of up to $2,000 may be available toward the purchase of assistive devices or home modifications. Reimbursement amounts are determined by actual expenses and household income.

Provides information to caregivers about available services, assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services, individual counseling, organization of support groups, caregiver training, respite care and supplemental services, on a limited basis.

Provides grandparents or older relatives (excluding the parents) with reimbursement benefits. Reimbursable services and supplies included but not limited to: child care, respite care, equipment and supplies to address the developmental needs of the child, counseling, tutoring, education and support, and school-related expenses. Grant money may also be available to assist with the cost of assistive/adaptive devices and home modifications.