Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA)
555 Walnut St., 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919

Hot line:

800-490-8505 (calls answered 24 hours/day)

Phone:

717-783-1550

Website:

http://www.aging.state.pa.us/aging/cwp/view.asp?
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Description:

Any person may call the statewide-elder abuse hot line or contact the local Area Agency on Aging to file a report of elder abuse or neglect. Callers may remain anonymous. The Area Agency on Aging investigates every report of abuse or neglect.

The state’s Department of Aging serves as an advocate at all levels of government for the interests of older Pennsylvanians. The department works hand-in-hand with the Governor’s Office and the General Assembly on legislation. It also handles state coordination and planning for elderly initiatives in Pennsylvania, including long-term care programs for the frail and chronically ill. PDA programs and services empower older adults and their families to make choices for themselves. Most of these services are provided by the state’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).

Administration on Aging

Website:

http://www.aoa.gov/

Description:

The Administration on Aging (AAA) provides generally accepted definitions, information on how to report abuse, and a summary of the AAA’s role and other useful resources.

National Center on Elder Abuse

Website:

http://www.elderabusecenter.org/

Description:

The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) provides basic information and fact sheets on elder abuse and neglect with the goal of enhancing understanding, awareness, reporting, and prevention of the violation of the rights of older adults. Supported by the U. S. Administration on Aging, the NCEA also offers the latest statistics and legislation as well as links to other useful resources.

National Committee for Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA)

Website:

http://www.preventelderabuse.org

Description:

The NCPEA, a partner of the National Center on Elder Abuse, conducts research on the causes of elder abuse and neglect, coordinates public and professional awareness campaigns and prevention efforts, and advocates for the rights and protection of older adults.