Apr 15, 2025 | PCHS AREA OF AGING
There are many volunteer opportunities available: – Home Delivered Meals “Meals on Wheels” – Volunteer Ombudsman Program – Apprise Counseling Please consider helping out at one of the Four Potter County Senior Centers The Coudersport...
Apr 15, 2025 | PCHS AREA OF AGING
Area agencies provide transportation assistance to older persons in getting to and from senior community centers, medical facilities, human service agencies and stores for shopping. Transportation is an extremely important service for the elderly. Older adults, even...
Apr 15, 2025 | PCHS AREA OF AGING
The Area Agency on Aging establishes programs for training, information and public education concerning elder abuse, services, and legal protection to victims, and confidentiality for those who report cases of abuse. Elder Abuse Elder abuse is a general term for the...
Apr 15, 2025 | PCHS AREA OF AGING
The Area Agency on Aging stresses the importance of proper diet and nutrition for the elderly within the community. There are two types of nutrition programs for the elderly: congregate (group) dining, and home-delivered meals. Congregate Meal Program The...
Apr 15, 2025 | PCHS AREA OF AGING
Major concerns for the elderly and their caregivers are legal issues affecting the provision of care and the securing and retaining of entitlements and benefits. Some communities have established separate, non-profit legal services to assist persons with specific...
Apr 15, 2025 | PCHS AREA OF AGING
Potter County Human Services has many in-home services which are available to older persons who are home-bound. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging, through its statewide network of 52 Area Agencies on Aging, provides several programs covering a wide range of needs...
