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September 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021Caregiver reimbursement caps lifted for first time in nearly 30 years
As the need for caregiver assistance rises, limits to reimbursements had remained stagnant for 28 years until June 2021, when PA House Bill 464 (Act 20 of 2021) was passed.
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September 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021Back to school: It’s never too late to learn
Older adults can take advantage of educational opportunities to explore subjects of interest, learn a new skill or take part in a learning environment.
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September 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021Connection, partnership key to West Philadelphia Senior Community Center’s success
WPSCC is a state-of-the-art senior center that has been nicknamed the “Wow of West Philadelphia.”
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September 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021Senior centers empower older adults to age well
Philadelphia’s senior centers support healthy aging with diverse programs that offer a vibrant, action-packed combination of fitness, learning and socialization.
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September 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021If these walls could talk: Older adults find comfort at home
Frances Blackshear’s West Philadelphia home has hosted birthdays, holidays and family gatherings for 56 years.
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August 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021Immunizations needed at any age
National Immunization Awareness Month in August highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your lifetime.
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August 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021Accomplished podiatrist, PCA board member honored for life’s work
Arthur E. Helfand, DPM, received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who for his work to help keep older adults on their feet.
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August 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021A young man with a horn
Jim Walker is probably the only nonagenarian to publicly play “Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” a very difficult piece of music.
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August 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021An unbreakable bond: Mother/daughter love
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, at least 42% of caregivers are adult children caring for a parent.
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