February 17, 2026 - Mohnton, PA
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich touts how regional teams created under the Shapiro Administration and backed by the U.S. Department of Justice will help keep older Pennsylvanians safe and protected from abuse.These regional coalitions are called Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and are designed specifically to address complex older adult protective services cases in their respective counties and regions. Secretary Kavulich today visited with leaders from the Berks, Lancaster, and Lehigh County Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to see how their teams are benefitting from individualized, tailored support from outside experts and the Department.The AAAs joining the Secretary today were among the first in Pennsylvania to receive this customized support and guidance."We are doing groundbreaking collaborative work at the state level to ensure the protection of older adults at the community level," said Secretary Kavulich. "One of our Administration's priorities is to continuously advance and modernize our practices while supporting the AAAs, District Attorney's Offices, and our community partnersto ensure older adults are cared for and safe in their chosen community. We are deploying national level expertise and proven practical approaches to help AAAs and community partners build teams that are person-centered and able to move quickly to get the right resources for the victim."Speakers in Order:Jason Kavulich - Secretary, PA Dept. of AgingJessica Jones - Director, Berks County Office of AgingChristian Leinbach - Berks County CommissionerJohn Adams - Berks County District AttorneyLisa Rachmuth - Program Administrator, Weill Cornell Medicine
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