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PA Link to Aging & Disability Resources
Connect to local supports and services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania resources for caregivers
These are Pennsylvania entry points for caregiver support, long-term services and supports, safety reporting,
and benefits portals. (Links go to official Pennsylvania sites when possible.)
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver helpRespite
Caregiver Support Program (PDA)
Support services for caregivers, including respite options and other assistance (administered locally).
Self-careBreaks
Respite care basics
What respite care is and how it helps caregivers take short breaks.
Money & programs
Where “can caregivers get paid?” often points in Pennsylvania.
MedicaidLTSS
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
Pennsylvania Medicaid program for long-term services & supports designed to help eligible people stay at home.
BenefitsPortal
COMPASS
Apply for and manage many Pennsylvania health and human services benefits online.
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Talk to a local connector
If you’re not sure which program fits, start with PA Link and ask for the right local contact pathway.
Safety & advocacy
When you’re worried about neglect, exploitation, or facility problems.
Older adults60+
Report elder abuse
State entry point for reporting suspected elder abuse and getting connected to help.
Adults with disabilities18–59
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of adults with disabilities.
FacilitiesAdvocacy
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Help resolving concerns in nursing homes and other long-term care settings.