Harrisburg September 27, 2011
Pennsylvania's Senior Support Coalition today called upon the State Legislature to pass long overdue legislation this fall to provide help for the Common- wealth's family caregivers...(Click here for the full statement.)
In keeping with the theme of "There’s no place like home," members of the Senior Support Coalition personally delivered "Welcome Mats" to each of Pennsylvania's 50 Senators and 203 Representatives in time to greet them as they walked into their Harrisburg offices to begin the fall session ....(click here for full article).
Home & Community Based Services
There's No Place Like Home...
Coalition members point out that when surveyed seniors repeatedly say that they would rather receive help in their own homes from family and community service providers than be relocated to a long term care facility or nursing home. Coalition members also point out that the cost of helping to maintain aging seniors in their own homes is far less than placing them in a long term care facility.
Harrisburg September 26, 2011
News Affecting Seniors in PA
Stay Tuned! HB 210 Set for House Action in October!
Rep. Matt Baker (left) sponsor of HB 210 to amend the Family Caregiver Act, speaks at a press conferece in the Capitol Rotunda to urge passage of his proposal during the fall session of the state Legislature. Rep. Baker and his wife were long-term caregivers for another adult family member.
