Aging
Centre County Office of Aging
The Office of Aging serves as the area agency on aging for Centre County. The department also hosts the
Aging and Disabilities Resource Center. The department assists people by assessing their needs and referring for appropriate services. The department provides health insurance counseling for Medicare recipients. The Office of Aging provides senior center services at six locations throughout the county.
The department provides home delivered meals, investigations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment of older adults, long term care ombudsman services, nursing home transition services and casework services. The department provides some funding to outside organizations for personal care services, transportation, adult day services, and legal assistance for those who qualify. The department also is a co-sponsor of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.