WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (D-PA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1 million to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to help older Pennsylvanians manage chronic diseases. The funding is available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“The funds going to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging are yet another example of the way the Recovery Act continues to help Pennsylvanians,” said Senator Casey. “By giving older Pennsylvanians the resources they need to manage chronic diseases, we can ensure that they stay healthy and happy.”
“This funding is great news for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.” Specter said. “Programs to manage chronic disease will enable seniors to stay healthy and independent, as well as to help control the skyrocketing health care costs which disproportionately affect our nation’s seniors.”
The funding is part of $27 million in grants for 47 states announced today through HHS’ Communities Putting Prevention to Work Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. States will use the funds to provide self-management programs to older adults with chronic diseases, build statewide delivery systems and develop the workforce that delivers these programs.
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