Area Agency on Aging

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) assists Allegheny County residents, 60 years of age and older, to live safe, healthy and, when possible, independent lives.

AAA is the front door to find services for yourself, a spouse, a relative or a friend. Carefully review the page below to find information about all the ways we are ready to help and how to contact us to get started.

Types of Services

All Older Adults and Their Loved Ones

• Health insurance counseling
• Older Adult Protective Services Tip Sheet(PDF, 315KB)
• Protection from abuse and neglect

Independent and Active Older Adults

• Senior community centers
• Support for parenting grandparents
• Transportation

Older Adults Who Face Challenges but Want to Remain in Their Homes

• Applying for services
• Dom Care (adult foster care)
• Nursing home alternatives
• Services in the home

Older Adults Who Need Skilled Care

• Advocacy for people receiving long-term-care (Ombudsman program)

Those Who Provide Care for Older Adults

• Caregiver Support

Information About AAA Services

Contact the DHS SeniorLine

• Phone: 412-350-5460 or 800-344-4319
• Fax: 412-350-4330
• TDD/TTY: 412-350-2727
• Email
• Schedule an appointment with a SeniorLine Care Manager

Report the Neglect or Abuse of Older Adults (Including Self-neglect)

Local
412-350-6905 or 1-800-344-4319

State
1-800-490-8505

More information available on the Elder Abuse page.

Other Resources You Might Find Helpful

• Allegheny Connect
• Older Adults Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)(PDF, 526KB)
• Brochures
• Resource Guides
• For Providers of Services Funded by AAA
• To Become a DHS-contracted Provider

About AAA

Office Location
Birmingham Towers
2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-350-4234

Administration

• Erin Dalton, DHS Director
• With local oversight by the AAA Advisory Council (min. 15 members; max. 19 members) and
• Commonwealth oversight by the PA Department of Aging, Office of Long-term Living

Annual Plans and Budgets