Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 581-1. Objectives (Adm. Code § 2201-A)

(1) to establish a cabinet-level State agency whose jurisdiction, powers and duties specifically concern and are directed to advancing the well-being of Pennsylvania's older citizens;

(2) to effect the maximum feasible coordination of, and eliminate duplication in, the Commonwealth's administration of certain Federal and State programs for older Pennsylvanians;

(3) to further promote the efficient delivery of certain social and other services to older Pennsylvanians; and

(4) to promote the creation and growth of independent clubs and associations of older Pennsylvanians and related activities which give promise of assisting older persons to maintain lives of independence and dignity; involvement in the social, economic and political affairs of their communities; and dignified and efficient assistance when disabled or impaired.