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The County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is excited to announce the arrival of its new Director, Carin Tinney. Carin comes to Delaware County after serving as the Deputy Director of Long-Term Care Services in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Carin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Women's Studies from Rutgers University and a Master's in Social Work from Kean University in New Jersey. Read More...
COSA has resources like cooling fans for seniors who cannot afford to purchase their own to help them stay cool in the hot summer months to come. Learn More...
The plan includes priorities, strategies, and tactics to promote health, well-being and quality of life for all Pennsylvanians as we age. Aging Our Way, PA also prepares the Commonwealth for a larger, longer-living older adult population and is designed to respond to changing needs, shifting priorities and available resources. Learn More...
The LIHWAP program helps low-income families and individuals in Pennsylvania by either paying water utility companies bills, or covering the costs that recipients incur with water bills.
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The Delaware County Wellness Line provides assistance and information regarding public health related topics.
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Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. (CAADC) provides a variety of services to help households along the Continuum of Care towards self-sufficiency as well as economic development initiatives that strengthen our community. All programs include eligibility requirements and depend upon funding availability.
Please call (610) 874-8451 for assistance.
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Applications currently in our system are not being processed, and no new or subsequent applications are being accepted. If your household is in need of assistance, please see this list of resources. If you are facing eviction from your home, you may contact Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania at 877-429-5994 or go to www.lasp.org for advice.
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Senior Community Services Aging at Home Program assists seniors with helping them live independently, reducing the stress of home maintenance as you age in place.
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PECO offers several programs to assist low-income households, including seniors, with their energy bills. These include the LIHEAP program, Customer Assistance Program (CAP), and Matching Energy Assistance Fund (MEAF). Seniors can also access resources through PECO's Community Engagement Team and LIHEAP.
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Delaware County Share Food Program Pantry Partners
Delaware County Share Food Program Pantry Partners (Food Locator)
COSA's 4-Year Plan
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) Four Year Plan for the period July 1, 2020-June 30, 2024.
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Villanova Reachout Program Helps Decrease The Feeling Of Social Isolation Among Seniors
Villanova University has developed a ReachOut program in an effort to decrease the feeling of social isolation among seniors. The program partners student volunteers and older adults to participate in weekly telephone calls to engage in social discussion. Calls continue weekly or at a mutually agreed upon frequency.
Villanova ReachOut has received excellent feedback from both the volunteers and their older adult partners.
If you are, or know of, a senior who would benefit from this program, referrals can be made by email at reachout@villanova.edu or by calling 610-519-5969.
You may also complete an online referral form here.
Free or Low Cost Resources Available To Help Seniors Stay Connected With Loved Ones
Many seniors regularly face loneliness or isolation and the COVID-19 pandemic has made it worse. With the closure of places of social activity and social distancing guidelines, many seniors are finding it difficult not spending time with family and friends. Social isolation and loneliness can lead to depression as well as other health problems.
Some seniors do not have the technology to stay connected with others. Some may not know how to utilize the technology.
Below are a few free or low-cost resources to help seniors stay connected.
Free cellphone service:
Free or low-cost internet service
Equipment borrowing program:
TechOWL for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia counties
Contact: Jule Ann Lieberman at 800-204-7428, 215-204-5967
Email: ATinfo@temple.edu
Other resources:
https://greatcall.com/phones/lively-flip-cell-phone-for-seniors
In 2025, COSA will celebrate 50 years of being an invaluable resource to older adults in Delaware County and their loved ones. COSA is the primary funder for the production of this Handbook and the annual COSA Senior Expo is one of the chief ways we get the book into the hands of Delaware County residents...
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