Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your teeth!
By Alicia M. Colombo New oral challenges often develop as you grow older. Common dental problems that seniors experience include dry mouth, tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer. Your oral health affects nutrition, digestion, speech, self-esteem, quality of life and social interactions. If left untreated, these dental conditions can lead to tooth loss and […]
Take charge of your diabetes with PCA’s FREE six-week self-management workshop
Want to take charge of your diabetes? Register for Common Threads, a six-week diabetes self-management program that is FREE for adults 60 and older.
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Tour Philadelphia’s murals
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