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September 2, 2022Sep 2, 2022Everyone is welcome: Senior centers embrace diversity
National Senior Center Month in September is a time to shine a light on how vital senior community centers are to the health and well-being of older adults.
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September 2, 2022Sep 2, 2022Active, holistic atmosphere at Firehouse Active Adult Center
Within the brick walls of a renovated firehouse in West Philadelphia, you will find a robust gathering of older adults bustling with excitement for the day's activities.
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September 2, 2022Sep 2, 2022Celebrating senior centers, Hispanic heritage
September is a special month that honors older adults through national, monthly observances of senior centers and healthy aging.
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September 1, 2022Sep 1, 2022PA MEDI 2022 – Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Starts October 15
PA MEDI is available to help Medicare beneficiaries explore and understand their health insurance plan options.
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August 25, 2022Aug 25, 2022Pennsylvania Department of Aging funds task force to fight financial crimes against older adults
In response to an increase in financial elder abuse, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has funded the Financial Abuse Specialist Team.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Containing COVID in the community
The BA.5 omicron subvariant makes up nearly 80% of new COVID-19 cases. People who are up-to-date on vaccines have much lower risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Help for mental health issues is available
How are you feeling – mentally and emotionally? Philadelphia offers resources for older adults who need help with mental and/or behavioral health concerns.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Telehealth has become the ‘norm’ for health care from home
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth wasn't commonly used. Health providers rarely offered virtual services, and insurance didn't widely cover it. But that has changed.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022FAQs about COVID-19 booster shots for older adults
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about vaccinations, booster shots and the pandemic.
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