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Berks County is part of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population reached 373,638 residents. Its county seat is Reading6. During the 1740s, the northern inhabitants of Lancaster County sent several petitions requesting a separate county be established. With the help of Conrad Weiser, the county was formed on March 11, 1752 from Chester County, Lancaster County and Philadelphia County. The county was named after William Penn's family home of Berkshire, England. Berks County is known as a part of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,242 square-kilometers. Berks County is bordered by the counties of Lancaster to the south, Lebanon to the west, Schuykill located northwest, Lehigh to the northeast, Montgomery located southeast and Chester to the southeast.

Founded in 1974, Berks County Office of Aging offers a range of community-based services. Its in-home services include nursing, personal, long-term and attendant care services and serves senior citizens from abuse, exploitation and neglect. Berks County Office of Aging also provides assistance with household cleaning and maintenance activities. The office s community-based services include transportation, legal, employment counseling and health, as well as provide opportunities to participate in social, recreational and educational activities. Its employment services include job development, employment counseling, training, placement assistance and follow up for economically disadvantaged individuals up to the age of 55. Berks County Office of Aging is located in Reading, Pa.