What is PrimeTime Health?

           The Pennsylvania Department of Aging receives federal funding through the Older Americans Act to provide disease prevention and health promotion services at multipurpose senior community centers, congregate meal sites, home-delivered meals programs, senior high-rises, retirement communities, or other appropriate sites through the Prime Time Health Program.

Philosophy and Goals

            Prime Time Health is unique in that it is the first substantial effort by the national aging network to increase efforts at disease prevention.  Providing support and education to older people before they become ill is a creative and cost-effective way to reduce the demand for medical treatment.  Prime Time Health maintains the philosophy that it is never too late to make lifestyle changes to maintain or improve one's health.

Priority Areas

            When Pennsylvania's Prime Time Health program was established, it was decided that the program should focus on the following priority areas:  injury prevention, incontinence, exercise, medication management, depression/mental health, alcoholism, chronic conditions, and nutrition.   

Commission Membership

            The Prime Time Health Commission consists of older adults, representatives from community health organizations, senior community center directors, physicians and other health care providers, agencies serving older adults, local businesses, local community clubs and associations, the Prime Time Health Coordinator and other interested individuals.

Purpose of Commission