Take charge of your health
Sports, like pickleball, and exercise are great for your cardiovascular health. But there are other ways to improve your overall wellness. By advocating for your own health care, you can take charge – and improve – your own health and well-being.
PCA’s Health & Wellness programs provide information, education, skill building, screenings and support for older adults. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including management of chronic conditions and medication, falls prevention, exercise, and nutrition. The goal is to equip older adults with the knowledge and skills to improve their own health and to reduce their risk of dependency, disability and illness.
PCA’s six-week series of evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs help older adults better manage their own chronic health conditions, including diabetes, pain and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, insights are shared on how to address and combat fatigue, sleep disorders, shortness of breath, stress and emotional challenges related to aging.
Programs are open to Philadelphians 60 and older, offered at sites throughout the city, including senior centers, libraries and other community settings.
Those interested in learning more about PCA’s upcoming programs, can call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040 – or visit pcaCares.org/events.
