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Background The Union-Snyder Area Agency on Aging began in June 1974 as a two-county public agency under the direct control of the Union and Snyder County Boards of Commissioners. Since that time, it has served as the primary agency for developing and providing services for persons sixty and over in Union and Snyder counties. In September, of 2003, the two Boards of Commissioners asked the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to consider the redesignation of the public AAA to a new private, not-for-profit board. The major reasons for this request were to expand community involvement on all levels and allow the agency to access additional funding sources. In March 2004, after two public hearings and other fact-finding efforts, the Secretary of Aging approved the request. Beginning July 1, 2004, the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc. became one of 17 private not-for-profit Area Agencies on Aging in Pennsylvania. |
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Summary of Services Long Term Care Services: We help older adults and their families determine needs, identify appropriate and available options for long-term care services, such as home-delivered meals, personal care, respite care, and other in-home services. We help older adults and their families pay for needed in-home, long-term care services. We assist people in obtaining benefits and understanding and dealing with medical insurance issues. We assist caregivers by providing financial reimbursement for supplies, in-home services, (such as respite care), and a caregivers' support group. We deal with elder abuse through protective services, which operates 24/7 to nvestigate reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and abandonment. Center Services, Transportation, and Health Education: We manage six senior center facilities which provide meals and recreation, education, and health programs. We provide and arrange for health and wellness programs, such as inoculations, health fairs, blood pressure clinics, medication reviews, and Tai Chi. We contract with the Union-Snyder Transportation Alliance (USTA) to provide medical transportation and trips to senior centers for persons 60 and over. Employment and Volunteer: We assist older people in finding employment and volunteer opportunities, and we sponsor the Foster Grandparents Program. |
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Driving Directions
Directions from South (Selinsgrove, Harrisburg, Maryland): Routes 11 & 15: Travel North on 11 & 15 until the routes split in Shamokin Dam. Bear left onto route 15 North. Travel 12 miles to Lewisburg, turning right onto Route 45/Market Street. Travel 0.6 miles, turning left onto 2nd Street. Go 1 block, after the stop sign our building is on the right. Directions from West (Mifflinburg, State College, Pittsburgh): Route 45: Travel East on Route 45, continue straight through the Route 15 intersection. Route 45 becomes Market Street. Continue 0.6 miles, turning left onto 2nd Street. Go 1 block, after the stop sign our building is on the right Interstate 80: Travel East on Interstate 80 to Exit 210A. Take Route 15 South towards Lewisburg for 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Route 45/Market Street. Travel 0.6 miles, turning left onto 2nd Street. Go 1 block, after the stop sign our building is on the right Directions from North (Williamsport, New York): Route 15: Travel South on Route 15 to Lewisburg. Turn left onto Route 45/Market Street. Travel 0.6 miles, turning left onto 2nd Street. Go 1 block, after the stop sign our building is on the right Interstate 180: Travel South/East on Interstate 180. Merge left onto Interstate 80 West towards Bellefonte. Travel approximately 2 miles and take Exit 210A, Route 15 South towards Lewisburg. Travel on Route 15 South for 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Route 45/Market Street. Travel 0.6 miles, turning left onto 2nd Street. Go 1 block, after the stop sign our building is on the right Directions from East (Bloomsburg, New Jersey): Route 45: Travel West on Route 45 towards Lewisburg. After crossing the bridge into Lewisburg, travel 2 blocks and turn right onto 2nd Street. Go 1 block, after the stop sign our building is on the right |
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