Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a private, non-profit organization serving as Philadelphia County’s Area Agency on Aging since 1973. One of the region’s largest non-profit organizations, PCA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older Philadelphians or people with disabilities by helping them to achieve optimum levels of health, independence and productivity. Special consideration is given to those with the greatest social, economic, and health needs. PCA Contracts with more than 100 community organizations to deliver social and health care services to 70,000 consumers each year.
These services include: - Advocacy Care at Home Services - Employment Assistance - Health Promotion - Home Repair - Information and Referral - Legal Assistance - Home-delivered Meals - Protective Services - Senior Community Centers - Transportation - Nursing Home Transition Program PCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians or those with disabilities. This is accomplished by assisting them to achieve optimal levels of health, independence and productivity in the community and in institutional settings.
PCA carries out this mission through five major functions: planning, advocacy, program development, service coordination and delivery and the accountable administration of public and private funds to purchase these services. Founded on the principle that older persons have the right to plan and manage their own lives, PCA seeks ongoing input from consumers. We acknowledge the dignity of all older people and respect their racial, religious, sexual and cultural differences.
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| 642 N Broad Street |
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| Philadelphia, PA 19130-3409 |
| www.pcaCares.org |
| info@pcaphl.org |
| PCA Domiciliary Care (Dom Care) - Home-Based Services |
| Domiciliary Care (Dom Care) matches certified care providers with adults 18 years and older in need of a caring, supportive home. |
| PCA In-Home Support Program (IHSP) - In-Home Support |
| Located in five senior community centers in Philadelphia, the In-Home Support Program (IHSP) provides early intervention and prevention services to assist consumers on their road back to independence. Some services are only offered for a short period of |
| PCA Long Term Care Access (LTCA) - Assessment/Counseling/Information |
| PCA's Long Term Care Access (LTCA) is the central point for all long term care services, including home and community based services and Medical Assistance payment for nursing home care. |
| PCA Long Term Care Options (LTCO) - Care Management |
| PCA's Long Term Care Options (LTCO) program offers a variety of services delivered in the home, so that frail and disabled adults may continue to live independently in the community. Consumers eligible for LTCO services are 60 years or older with a conti |
| PCA Emergency Fund - Emergency |
| This last resort crisis assistance program offers assistance to Philadelphia residents age 60+, whose income is within 175% of poverty. |
| PCA Helpline - General Information |
| The PCA Helpline is an extensive telephone information and referral service that connects callers with programs, services and resources available to Philadelphia residents who are age 60 and over, or who are age 18 and over living with disabilities.
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| PCA Protective Services (OAPS) - Emergency |
| Provides protective services for any Philadelphian, aged sixty and older, who is a victim of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment, and that the person is incapacitated and at imminent risk of danger to his/her person or property; and they have no r |
| PCA Senior Companion (SCP) - Employment |
| Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a stipend volunteer program funded by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Services. |
| PCA Emergency Fund - Financial |
| This last resort crisis assistance program offers assistance to Philadelphia residents age 60+. |
| PCA Long Term Care Access (LTCA) - Financial |
| PCA's Long Term Care Access (LTCA) is the central point for all long term care services, including home and community based services and Medical Assistance payment for nursing home care. |
| PCA Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) - Home Health/Homemaker |
| FCSP helps unpaid caregivers who assume the primary responsibility of care for a physically or mentally impaired person who is: age 60 or older, unable to perform some of the self-care tasks necessary for daily living; or under age 60 with a diagnosis of |
| PCA In-Home Support Program (IHSP) - Home Health/Homemaker |
| Located in five senior community centers in Philadelphia, the In-Home Support Program (IHSP) provides early intervention and prevention services to assist consumers on their road back to independence. Some services are only offered for a short period of |
| PCA Long Term Care Access (LTCA) - Home Health/Homemaker |
| PCA's Long Term Care Access (LTCA) is the central point for all long term care services, including home and community based services and Medical Assistance payment for nursing home care. |
| PCA Long Term Care Options (LTCO) - Home Health/Homemaker |
| PCA's Long Term Care Options (LTCO) program offers a variety of services delivered in the home, so that frail and disabled adults may continue to live independently in the community. Consumers eligible for LTCO services are 60 years or older with a conti |
| PCA SHARP Program - Home/Housing/Repairs/Modifications |
| SHARP stands for Senior Housing Assistance and Repair Program |
| PCA Domiciliary Care (Dom Care) - Housing Counseling |
| Domiciliary Care (Dom Care) matches certified care providers with adults 18 years and older in need of a caring, supportive home. |
| PCA Long Term Care Access (LTCA) - Housing Counseling |
| PCA's Long Term Care Access (LTCA) is the central point for all long term care services, including home and community based services and Medical Assistance payment for nursing home care. |
| PCA Long Term Care Access (LTCA) - Nursing Home |
| PCA's Long Term Care Access (LTCA) is the central point for all long term care services, including home and community based services and Medical Assistance payment for nursing home care. |
| PCA Emergency Fund - Other Food Services |
| This last resort crisis assistance program offers assistance to Philadelphia residents age 60+. |
| PCA Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) - Respite Care |
| FCSP helps unpaid caregivers who assume the primary responsibility of care for a physically or mentally impaired person who is: age 60 or older, unable to perform some of the self-care tasks necessary for daily living; or under age 60 with a diagnosis of |
| PCA Attendant Transportation - Transportation |
| Attendant Transportation Service (ATS) provides door-through-door and upper floor assistance to physically and/or mentally impaired older adults transported by the Shared Ride Program. |
| PCA Emergency Fund - Utilities/Fuel/Weatherization |
| This last resort crisis assistance program offers assistance to Philadelphia residents age 60+. |
| PCA Senior Companion (SCP) - Volunteer |
| Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a stipend volunteer program funded by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Services. |
| Professional Opportunities |
| PrimeTime also provides clinical placement opportunities for students in medical colleges, nursing schools, Physical therapy and allied health professions. Technical assistance is provided to assist organizations in establishing or expanding health promotion programs for older adults. |
| PCA Nursing Home Transition Program |
| Nursing Home Transition is a program to assist residents of long term care facilities into community based living. |
| PCA - Legal Services |
| PCA subcontracts with three legal agencies to provide legal services, educational workshops for older adult groups and representation for elder advocacy groups.
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| PCA RSVP - Volunteer |
| RSVP is a "one stop Shopping" for senior volunteers - the service opportunties are endless. |
| PCA Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) - Caregiver Support |
| FCSP helps unpaid caregivers who assume the primary responsibility of care for a physically or mentally impaired person who is: age 60 or older, unable to perform some of the self-care tasks necessary for daily living; or under age 60 with a diagnosis of |
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