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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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September 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021Empowerment is a shared effort at South Philadelphia Older Adult Center
South Philly is a tight-knit, working-class community. This character is displayed at SPOAC on Passyunk Avenue, a lively, busy place just blocks from the Italian Market.
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August 23, 2021Aug 23, 2021PCA event to spotlight the impact of the Emergency Fund For Older Philadelphians during pandemic
For the thousands of older adults living on fixed incomes, while simultaneously experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, the financial strain can be burdensome.
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August 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021PCA seeks volunteer leaders for its Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Would you like to help older adults living with chronic disease?
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August 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021PCA to host two virtual health self-management programs beginning in September
Each six-week program will be held virtually through Zoom and is free to adults 60 and older.
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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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