Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. The demands of caregiving can cause emotional and physical stress.
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Tips on when to begin collecting Social Security benefits
With retirement, disability and survivor’s benefits, Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in the nation’s history. The Social Security Act provides a federally administered system of social insurance for older adults. Social Security is financed through payroll taxes paid by employees and their employers.
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Judith Robinson has tales to tell about North Philadelphia history
In February, the Philadelphia City Council recognized Judith Robinson “for her work to amplify voices of communities in North Philadelphia for the benefit of the entire City of Philadelphia.”
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Language translation resources help older adults communicate
Nearly 20% of Philadelphians, aged 65-plus, speak a language other than English, according to the American Community Survey. These older adults may face language barriers to daily tasks. These barriers can affect tasks such as accessing health care, managing finances, or filing for insurance.
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November 6, 2025Winter Resource Training Highlights Support for Older Philadelphians
PCA brought together utility partners and community advocates for a fast-moving briefing on winter safety and support for older Philadelphians.
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November 3, 2025Ahead of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Pennsylvania Releases State-Level Data Detailing Caregiving Prevalence in PA
New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that nearly one quarter (23%) of adults in Pennsylvania - approximately 2 mil...
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Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. The demands of caregiving can ca...
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