Local Resources and Services
(Southeastern Pennsylvania)

Area Agencies on Aging Services at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life

Area Agencies on Aging

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Aging
555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919
Phone: (717) 783-1550
Fax: (717) 783-6842
Web Site: www.aging.state.pa.us
Email: aging@state.pa.us

The state's Department of Aging has 52 local representatives called Area Agencies on Aging. There is roughly one agency per county. These agencies are intended to be a first point of contact for all eldercare questions. Their caseworkers can answer questions or provide referrals. Agencies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are listed below. Agencies for all parts of the U.S. are listed at www.eldercare.gov.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
642 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (215) 765-9040
Web Site: www.pcaphl.org

Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
30 E. Oakland Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 348-0510
Fax: (215) 348-9253
Web Site: www.buckscounty.org/seniors/area_agency_aging/index.html
Email: aging@co.bucks.pa.us

Chester County Department of Aging Services
601 Westtown Rd., Ste. 320
West Chester, PA 19380-0990
Phone: (610) 344-6350
Fax: (610) 344-5288
Web Site: www.chesco.org/aging/index.html
Email: webinquiries@chesco.org

Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA)
206 Eddystone Avenue, Second Floor
Eddystone, PA 19022-1594
Phone: (610) 490-1300 or (800) 416-4504
Fax: (610) 490-1500
Web Site: www.delcosa.org
Email: COSA@co.delaware.pa.us

Montgomery County Office on Aging & Adult Services
1430 DeKalb Street
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Phone: (610) 278-3601
Fax: (610) 278-3769
Web Site: www.montcopa.org/mcaas

Services at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life

1425 Horsham Road
North Wales, PA 19454

Counseling for Caregivers
Phone: (800) 995-8949
Web Site: www.abramsoncenter.org/Pages/helpcare.html
Email: cfc@abramsoncenter.org

This is a non-sectarian program providing information, referral, and counseling. The staff of social work professionals will educate, counsel, and arrange respite for family members caring for an older adult. The program specializes in issues related to Alzheimer's disease.

Helen L. Weiss Senior Day Program
Phone: (215) 371-2121
Web Site: www.abramsoncenter.org/Pages/adultdaycare.html

This program, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, is for adults who need daytime care. This non-sectarian program provides a safe, supportive environment for social interaction and activities. Meals and assistance with medication are also available. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.