Mercer County Area Agency on Aging - Caregiver Support Program

133 North Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137

Eligibility

Mercer County residents who are the primary hands-on caregivers to individuals age 60 years and older.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

(724) 662-6222

Voice

(724) 662-0611

Fax

https://mercercountyaging.org/caregiver-support-program

[email protected]

Application process

Assessment of needs, completed after initial intake.

Fees

Cost share based upon household income.

Service area

Mercer, PA

Description

Assists families in assessing their needs when taking care of older relatives. Services include some financial support, benefits advice, and counseling where caregivers are advised of benefits that are available to them.

What's Here

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups Family Caregiver Subsidies Caregiver Counseling State Medicaid Waiver Programs

Providing organization

Mercer County Area Agency on Aging

The Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is designated by the state to administer human service programs at the local levels. Its goal is to provide opportunities and services to older adults (ages 60 and older, unless otherwise noted) to promote their best possible well-being.