Description: This training will focus on 4 key areas of health in aging: physical wellness, social wellness, cognitive wellness and emotional wellness. We will look at changes that come with older adulthood and ways to maintain health in these areas, or start and develop new lifestyle habits to support them. We will discuss the impact…
The City of Reading 275th Anniversary Parade and 4th annual Berks Cultural Diversity Festival will take place in tandem on Sunday October 1st. Both events will celebrate Reading’s rich history, culture and diversity. Schedule for the day begins with the parade at 10am organized by the 275th Anniversary Steering Committee. The parade will start at…
Older adults can still enroll in the 2022-2023 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program helps low-income families and seniors pay their heating bills through a cash grant sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. These grants do not…
Seniors who need assistance with transportation are urged to use Find My Ride to learn about public transit options and apply for programs. Public transportation services are available in every county in Pennsylvania, including: Shared ride service in all 67 counties; Fixed route bus service in 49 counties; and Fixed route rail service in Philadelphia…
Department of Revenue Issues Warning on “Final Demand for Payment” Letter Scam With the tax filing season underway, the Department of Revenue is encouraging Pennsylvanians to be alert for scams that are designed to trick people into turning over sensitive data and personal information. The department has received reports of a Final Demand for Payment…
As older adults who are enrolled in SNAP face reductions to their benefits, PDA and the aging network are letting their consumers know about other food and meal resources that are available. Due to a recent change in federal law, SNAP Emergency Allotments (EA) that have been issued as a second monthly payment to…
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; • Meets the…
Cross-enrollment improves customer service, eliminates administrative burdens, and gets more people the services they need The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a strengthened partnership to help connect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. USDA and SSA’s new joint…
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services received reports of suspicious text messages about benefits. DHS sends text messages from 1 – 833-648-1964 and official text messages will not include links to unofficial sites. Official information and links can be found at: dhs.pa.gov
Mrs. Snavely’s 3rd grade class at Brecknock Elementary in Mohnton selected Berks Encore and the Meals on Wheels program to spotlight at their upcoming Thanks for Giving Parade. Stephanie McMahon, Marketing Director for Berks Encore visited the students to share information about the important work Berks Encore is doing through the Meals on Wheels program….
