April 03, 2025 - Greensburg, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) today followed through on a promise to boost transparency of its oversight of county Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), announcing the public can now see information that shows how quickly those agencies are conducting investigations of suspected elder abuse.Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich made the announcement at the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging, further highlighting how the Department's new, overhauled approach to AAA support and oversight has led directly to increased compliance rates across Pennsylvania for the time it takes a local agency to complete an investigation.Thanks to the Department's increased efforts with AAAs, Westmoreland County AAA more than tripled its compliance rate for timely determinations in older adult protective services - from 29% in 2024 to 97% in 2025. That means older adults in Westmoreland County are receiving the assistance and care they need faster and more efficiently than before."I commend the Westmoreland AAA leadership and the entire protective services team for their hard work and dedication to improving their performance," said Secretary Kavulich. "With our Department's assistance, Westmoreland AAA is showing how the Shapiro Administration's approach of making supportive change is generating measurable results. While working steadily on a much-needed major overhaul of the Department's performance monitoring system, we have also worked closely with AAAs to make sure they have the tools they need to improve. It is evident that our work is leading to real-world results that benefit and protect older Pennsylvanians."Speaker list:Secretary of Aging Jason KavulichCarrie Nelson, Executive Director, Westmoreland County Agency Area on AgingWestmoreland County Commissioner Douglas Chew
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