What is Active Aging, Inc.?
Active Aging, Inc. is Crawford County’s Area Agency on Aging and was established in 1974. Active Aging, Inc. receives funding in the form of block grants from the PA Department of Aging to provide services and programs to Crawford County residents who are over the age of 60 and meet program guidelines. This block grant funding is provided through the Pennsylvania Lottery, which provides funding to various programs that benefit older adults in our area. Funding levels are determined within the annual state budget outlined by the Governor and members of the Legislature. The services outlined on the following pages are available for anyone who qualifies, however without adequate funding levels, not every person who needs help can receive it. Our Foundation works to raise funds to offset budget shortfalls and maintain us during times when budgets are delayed. Your support of the Active Aging Foundation and your advocacy to our local legislators is vital to our future ability to meet the needs of our older adult friends and neighbors.
Dedicated to Enhancing the Lives of Persons Over Age 60 in Crawford County since 1974.
Your Hometown Area Agency on Aging
- Staying Connected in the Community.
- Enjoy a Painting Class.
- Improve your health through exercise and wellness programs.
- Enrich your life at cultural events.
- Meet friends for lunch at the center location of your choice - Meadville, Cambridge Springs, Lakeland Valley, Canadohta Lake, or Titusville.
- Volunteer for Organizations in your community.
- Obtain support when you are caring for a loved one.
- Locate and apply for other community programs and services in which you are eligible.
Steps to Getting the Help you Need to Remain in Your Home
- Make a call to the professional staff at Active Aging at 814-336-1792 or 800-321-7705.
- Talk with an Area Agency on Aging professional about your needs and preferences.
- Connect with a care manager who is knowledgeable about available services.
- Have an in-home interview with a care manager.
- Be an active partner in deciding what services are best for you.
- Work with your care manager to put your plan into action and to make changes to your plan when needed.
- Get the help you need to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
In-Home Help
- Home Delivered Meals.
- Help with daily routines like bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Pre-Admission/Nursing Home Assessment by certified assessors.
- Emergency Response Systems.
Ways to Smoothly Transition Out of your Home
- Help Locating resources and options when choosing a new home.
- Mediation for individuals in long-term care settings.
