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Participates in the SilverSneakers program, offering fitness and wellness opportunities for seniors.

Provides basic home maintenance, repairs and access modifications. Work includes any type of home maintenance repairs or access modifications. Includes, but is not limited to, roof repair, heater installation, windows, decks, bathrooms, and siding.

Provides services targeting older adults, including counseling, case management, information and referral to other services. Provides benefits assistance to help people ensure that they are receiving all benefits for which they are eligible. Also provides prime time clubs, social clubs for older adults based in parish churches.

Helps with obtaining produce vouchers, completing rent and property tax rebates and applying for LIHEAP (fuel assistance).

Provides eligible seniors with food vouchers worth $25 for fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from approved farmers' markets in Pennsylvania. Available only in the summer months on a first-come, first-served basis.

Provides a free, basic Technology Skills Training program. Adult students are matched with a volunteer virtually to gain skills in using their smart phones, computers and tablets. Students learn skills to stay connected with friends and family and access online resources for education, jobs, healthcare, shopping and community involvement.

Offers a variety of apartments and homes for older adults

Completes assessment to determine what level of care (i.e. nursing home, personal care home or community services) is appropriate for individuals on Medical Assistance to pay for a nursing home stay.

Offers public housing at the Eleventh Street Tower and Green Avenue Tower

Offers affordable rental housing for low-income seniors ages 62 and older. Occupancy is limited to a maximum of two persons per bedroom.

Assists seniors in searching for and contacting governmental, non-profit, and commercial services that are needed to help one live independently. Also provides medicare counseling and certificate assistance.

Provides the following services: reality orientation, mental stimulation/reminiscence, exercises, arts and crafts, intergenerational activities, singing and dancing, games and entertainment, and outings in the community.

Offers 28 one-bedroom apartment units for safe, affordable and well maintained housing.

Provide housing for older adults that features 53 townhouses with 6 two-bedroom, 37 three-bedroom, and 8 four-bedroom units.

Provides information about services for older adults, makes referrals to community resources, and offers problem solving assistance and help in accessing complicated programs. Provides direct advocacy as well as special assistance to victims of crime and elder abuse.

Offers publications and videos on health promotion, disease prevention, safety, nutrition, the body, medical care, and medications, diseases and disorders, and planning for later years. Publishes the NIA Resource Directory for Older People.

Provides information on services available to help older adults and people with disabilities maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Services include information and referral, eligibility screening, options counseling, and application assistance.

Senior Assessment Program at the Geriatric Center provides comprehensive evaluations performed by a geriatrician, a psychiatrist, and a licensed clinical social worker to lay the foundation for quality ongoing care. This care assists an older individual with the ability to enjoy good health, improve overall quality of life, reduce the need for hospitalization, plan for long-term care, as well as live independently for as long as possible.

Serves as an advocacy agency.

The obudsman program investigates and resolves complaints made on behalf of older individuals living in long term care facilities

Offers a wide range of free traffic safety services to individuals and community groups including (but not limited to): Child passenger safety education; information tailored education programs for teen drivers, elementary schools, and mature drivers; pedestrian safety information; and aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving prevention.

Provides educational, nutritional, social, and recreational activities. Operates as a cooling station for those who cannot adequately cool their homes or do not have a place to cool down.

Provides non-medical home care services including personal care, companionship, respite care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Services are designed to help clients remain safe and independent in their homes. The Care Together program offers discounted care for additional household members receiving support.

Offers affordable rental housing for low-income seniors ages 62 and older. Occupancy is limited to a maximum of two persons per bedroom.

Offers a resource directory of businesses and organizations serving seniors. Free guide available online or by phone to request a free copy.