https://lancoaging.org Lancaster County Area on Aging. Our goal is to provide needed assistance to older persons and their families in the most appropriate and least restrictive manner, enabling them to maintain dignity and independence. Individuals may be asked to share in the cost of services, depending upon their financial resources. Older adults and their families might first encounter the agency through the Information and Referral (I&R) unit. I&R staff identify needs and locate available resources, explain agency services, and answer questions about aging related issues and policies. The I&R unit also performs the intake function for all Office of Aging programs. Learn more about referrals here.
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/aging/aging-programs-and-services/pa-medi-medicare-counseling Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) is a statewide service operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and is the known and trusted local resource for Medicare help. All services are free and confidential and delivered by specially trained certified counselors through Pennsylvania’s 52 local Area Agencies on Aging. Quarryville Library hosts volunteers from PA MEDI during open enrollment each year, but they can be a valuable resource anytime if you contact them directly.
AARP’s overview of all factors new caregivers of elderly parents may wish to consider
Moving or staying in place?
10 Factors to consider before moving your elderly parents into your home
National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers – professional accreditation that ensures the company has specialized knowledge of senior needs and will act in your parent’s best interests.
Lancaster County Moving and Relocation companies – not necessarily certified by NASMM
Accessible Home Modifications through United Disabilities Services
Meals and more:
Food Resources in Lancaster PA
Senior Food Boxes through PA Department of Agriculture
Home Delivered Meal Providers
Lancaster County Grocery Delivery Services
Transportation:
Is it time to take away the keys?
How and when to report driving concerns to PennDot
Red Rose Transit Senior shared ride service
Uber for Seniors
Lyft Silver for Seniors
More resources
Emergency preparedness tips for your elderly parent’s home supply cabinets
Our library has free computers to borrow, and we offer assistance upon request. If coming in is not convenient, consider using TechOwl for assistive technology for your elderly parent. Their lending library has much more than your typical tech!
Hair care in the home
My Aging Parents – a free email newsletter of practical tips and strategies for adult children who care
Bill-paying services
Cleaning services
Domiciliary care (similar to foster care)
Social Connections
Lancaster Senior Games
Social connections
Lancaster Senior Games – May 2026
Attend a program at Quarryville Library!
Isolated seniors are increasingly falling victim to scams.