If you live in a low-income household or are undergoing a hardship, you may qualify for support in paying utility bills. Most electric, gas, water, phone and internet companies offer assistance programs. Review the types of programs below and contact your utility to see what is available for your household.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) is a managed care program that provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive package of medical and supportive services. The program is known nationally as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Services available to older adults in Pennsylvania are listed below. To find out more about meals and other services available in your area, contact your local Area Agency on Aging.

Help at Home, which is more commonly referred to as the OPTIONS program, provides assistance to Pennsylvania residents, age 60 and older who would like to stay in their home.

The program offers 4 fundamental services:

Adult Day Services - offers supervised, interactive care for older adults with functional impairments or Parkinson's, dementia and related disorders.

Care Management - ongoing care plan management to ensure the individual's needs are being met

In-Home Meals - delivered in-home meals.

Personal Care Services - assistance with daily living activities.