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– New online auction benefits PCA’s PhillyMeals on Wheels program and helps provide home-delivered meals to Philadelphia’s elderly. Auction items include jewelry, travel, Philly’s best restaurants, sports memorabilia, and more. Register now and check back often as items are still being added: Details
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October 2007
By Elaine Welles
Although older Americans make up 15 percent of the population, they represent 30 percent of scam victims.
Joe Snyder, director of Older Adult Protective Services (APS) for Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, cites this statistic in discussing PCA’s role in working with financial institutions to help thwart exploitation of the elderly. Full Story
By Cathy Green
“Here she comes, Miss America,” is how a volunteer at the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is greeted on her twice-weekly visits.
“That’s what we call her,” said a young woman, hugging 90-year-old Pearl Novick. “She’s a wonder.” Full Story
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