Aging publications
For professionals interested in aging topics the Department of Aging offers many publications encompassing a wide variety of issues affecting older adults.
Consumer-oriented brochures are available here
Abuse
Addressing Elder Sexual Abuse: Developing a Community Response
A multimedia curriculum created to promote community partnerships in combating elder sexual abuse.
Cross-Training on Domestic Violence in Later Life
Training manuals for domestic violence program advocates, adult protective services workers, aging network professionals and victim advocates on domestic violence in later life.
Elder Sexual Assault - Technical Assistance Manual for Older Adult Protective Services
A manual for aging services workers that ensures an appropriate response to an older victim of sexual abuse.
PA Basic Protective Services Training Study Guide
This study guide provides the foundation for aging services workers to understand the protective services system in Pennsylvania .
Preparing & Prosecuting Elder Sexual Assault Cases
This booklet explores the obstacles to prosecution of elder sexual assault and offers practical solutions for professionals involved in these cases.
Annual Reports
Protective Services Annual Report
The Older Adult Protective Services Report provides background information and an annual update on the state of protective services in Pennsylvania.
Ombudsman Program Annual Report
The Ombudsman Annual Report provides a yearly update on ombudsman services in Pennsylvania and provides a comprehensive history of the Ombudsman Program.
End of Life
Improving End-of-Life Experiences for Older Pennsylvanians
Long Report and Final Recommendations
The statewide Task Force for Quality at the End of Life was formed to recommend improvements in end-of-life care in Pennsylvania.
End-of-Life Background Paper
This background paper was the initial report by the End-of-Life Task Force that generated their final recommendations found in the "Improving End-of Life Experiences for Older Pennsylvanians."
Long-Term Living
2004 Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Workforce Surveys Report
This report looks into the issues surrounding the long-term care workforce, it is a follow-up report to the "2001 In Their Own Words, Pennsylvania’s Frontline, Workers in Long-Term Care."
A report that gathers the concerns, thoughts and opinions of direct care workers, which have been used to make recommendations to address the direct care worker shortage in Pennsylvania.
Elderly Caregivers of Adults with Disabilities
This manual is the final report and recommendations on a study to evaluate elder caregivers of adults with disabilities.
Consumer Direction Report
This report assesses Pennsylvania’s Home and Community-Based Service system approach to consumer choice and control and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Level of Care Integrity Peer Review Study
This study is an analysis of the assessment process that is used to determine if an individual is nursing facility clinical eligibility.
Licensing Inspection Instrument for Older Adults Daily Living Centers
This Licensing Inspection Guide is designed to assist both licensing inspectors and the sites being inspected in measuring compliance with Pennsylvania Code, Title 6 Aging, Chapter 11 Older Adult Daily Living Centers.
A Power Point Presentation on the benefits of PACE Plus Medicare
2009 PACE Annual Report
2008 PACE Annual Report
2007 PACE Annual Report
2006 PACE Annual Report
2005 PACE Annual Report
2004 PACE Annual Report
2003 PACE Annual Report
2002 PACE Annual Report
The PACE & PACENET Annual Report includes demographic and county data, the number of people in the program, prescriptions paid for and a wide array of additional program information.
Title 72 PS 3761
Commonwealth statute governing PACE. Pennsylvania Statutes Annotated Title 72. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs Chapter 3. State Fiscal Affairs in General State Lottery and Chapter 5.
Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly Sections 3761-501 through Sections 3761-806.
PACE/PACENET Pharmacy Provider Bulletin Index through Current Date
2001 - Current year bulletins listed in order by date of release.
Other Programs (CRDP, SPBP etc) Provider Bulletin Index through Current Date
January 2009 - Current year bulletins listed in order by Program and date of release.
PACE/PACENET Pharmacy Provider Program Manual
This manual provides information about cardholder requirements, provider enrollment, claims processing, drug utilization, nursing home providers, remittance advice, audits and more.
Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Assistance PAYER SPECIFICATION INFORMATION For NCPDP v 5.1, November 2011:
Includes PACE / PACENET, Chronic Renal Disease Program, Cystic Fibrosis Program, Spina Bifida Program, Phenylketonuria Program, Maple Syrup Urine Disease Program, Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program, Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Program, Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund(Auto CAT Fund), and Workers’ Compensation Security Fund.
Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Assistance PAYER SPECIFICATION INFORMATION for NCPDP v D.0, Testing Certification Window: November 14, 2011 - December 14, 2011: UPGRADED SPECIFICATIONS: Includes PACE/PACENET, Chronic Renal Disease Program, Cystic Fibrosis Program, Spina Bifida Program, Phenylketonuria Program, Maple Syrup Urine Disease Program, Special Phamaceutical Benefits Program, Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Program, Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund (Auto CAT Fund), and Workers' Compensation Security Fund.
PACE Easy Print Guide
A Guide to using Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) with PACE. From the Introduction: ...The Medicare Easy Print product was chosen for use by PACE and other programs administered by the Department of Aging for its ease of use as well as familiarity to the provider community. However, since it was designed for providers submitting Medicare claims, some of the features designed for Medicare do not apply to the PACE application. Even though some minor functionality is not available, providers transitioning from a paper remittance advice to an electronic R/A will immediately notice some of the advantages of the electronic file over a paper document.
Statewide Survey of Older Pennsylvanians-2007:
A Profile of Senior's Prescription Drug Coverage (PACE) Prepared by The Center for Survey Research at the Institute of State and Regional Affairs of the Pennsylvania State University
Statewide Survey of Older Pennsylvanians-2003:
A Profile of Senior's Prescription Drug Coverage (PACE) Prepared by The Center for Survey Research at the Institute of State and Regional Affairs of the Pennsylvania State University.
Statewide Survey of Older Pennsylvanians-2001:
A Profile of Senior's General Health Insurance (PACE) Prepared by The Center for Survey Research at the Institute of State and Regional Affairs of the Pennsylvania State University.
Hospitalization and Mortality among PACE and PACENET January-December 1998 Prepared by The Medicine, Health and Aging Project in the Department of Biobehavioral Health of the Pennsylvania State University.
Senior Community Centers
Pennsylvania Senior Community Center Capacity Survey
The results of this survey document the activities and profiles of Pennsylvania senior centers.
Senior Center Study
This report provides information on the study conducted to understand the impact of senior center participation on the heath and well-being of older adults.
State Plan on Aging
2008-2012 Pennsylvania State Plan on Aging
2004-2008 Pennsylvania State Plan on Aging
This 30-page plan describes the Department's main priorities and sets an Aging Agenda for the Commonwealth.
Aging Behavioral Health MOU
MOU Workbook Cover Letter
MOU Workbook
