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July 01, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

Department of Aging Brings Together Bipartisan Group of Advocates, Law Enforcement, Experts to Highlight New Efforts to Protect Older Adults from Abuse

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging this week continued its commitment to protecting older adults by hosting a special learning session with the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) Network to explore how Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) can support elder justice efforts in Pennsylvania.

The event brought together a bipartisan group of leaders, including representatives from the PA Office of Attorney General, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and the Office of Elder Justice in the Courts of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, along with 27 AAAs representing every region of the Commonwealth.

These MDTs are community-based groups and include professionals from various fields like social services, criminal and civil justice, mental health, medicine, finance and public health. Under the leadership of Secretary Jason Kavulich, the Department is working to bring this approach, utilized by several other states including New York and California, to improve collaboration and outcomes for complex protective services cases in Pennsylvania.

Speakers Include:
Jason Kavulich, Secretary of Aging
Beth Herold, Butler County Area Agency on Aging Director and President
Shani Gilmore, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Dr. Mark Lachs, Weill Cornell Medicine
Holly Kyle, Director, Union-Snyder Area Agency on Aging
David Shallcross, Director Senior Protection Unit, Office of Attorney General



Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> David P. Shallcross, Director of Senior Protection in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> David P. Shallcross, Director of Senior Protection in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> David P. Shallcross, Director of Senior Protection in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> David P. Shallcross, Director of Senior Protection in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> David P. Shallcross, Director of Senior Protection in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance oversight, transparency, and coordination in elder protection services. The training reflects the Shapiro Administrations commitment to strengthening accountability and improving outcomes for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caroline Burnell of Temple University (left) and Lisa Rachmuth of Weill Cornell Medicine (right) speak during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The joint presentation highlighted collaborative strategies to strengthen oversight, transparency, and protective services for older adults. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts committed to improving elder care across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caroline Burnell, Director of the Institute on Protective Services at Temple University, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to strengthen oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lisa Rachmuth, Program Administrator at the Center for Elder Abuse Solutions at Weill Cornell Medicine, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance collaboration, accountability, and oversight in protective services for older adults across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caroline Burnell, Director of the Institute on Protective Services at Temple University, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to strengthen oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Caroline Burnell, Director of the Institute on Protective Services at Temple University, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to strengthen oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lisa Rachmuth, Program Administrator at the Center for Elder Abuse Solutions at Weill Cornell Medicine, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance collaboration, accountability, and oversight in protective services for older adults across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lisa Rachmuth, Program Administrator at the Center for Elder Abuse Solutions at Weill Cornell Medicine, speaks during a multidisciplinary protective services training session on June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. The event brought together representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Office of Attorney General, and national experts to enhance collaboration, accountability, and oversight in protective services for older adults across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_037.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_038.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_039.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_040.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_041.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives from 23 Area Agencies on Aging, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and national elder protection experts gather in Harrisburg, Pa., on June 30, 2025, for a multidisciplinary training session hosted by the Department of Aging. The event focused on strengthening oversight, transparency, and collaboration in protective services for older adults across the Commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28003_aging_protective_KR_042.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>