Free produce vouchers available for eligible Philadelphia seniors
PCA will begin distributing Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) produce vouchers Monday, June 24, as part of an annual program to encourage seniors to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eligible Philadelphia seniors can receive $20 worth of vouchers (four vouchers, each valued at $5) that can be used to purchase fresh Pennsylvania-grown produce sold at certified farmers’ markets throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Task Force to host panel on combatting elder financial abuse
In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Taskforce will host its annual event focused on the steps seniors can take to protect their funds. “Charting the Course to Battle Elder Financial Exploitation” will be held on Friday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Nominations sought for Pennsylvania’s 2019 Direct Care Worker of the Year Award
Nominations due Friday, Jan. 25.
Pennsylvania receives $650,000 federal grant for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
The funds will be used to improve the state’s efforts to serve the estimated 400,000 Pennsylvania residents who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Pennsylvania attorney general warns seniors of IRS scams
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro warns consumers about fraudulent calls and scams from individuals impersonating IRS agents.
Advocacy Alert: Vote on GOP tax bill expected early next week
Take action now! Tell your legislators to vote no on this tax bill compromise legislation. Contact your representatives and senators through calls, emails, and faxed and/or hand-delivered letters to their district offices — with a tweet at the member for good measure.
Section of The AIDS Memorial Quilt coming to PCA Nov. 20 to Dec. 4
To draw attention to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and to coincide with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, a block of The AIDS Memorial Quilt will be installed at PCA.
Rollout of Community HealthChoices delayed for most of PA
The start of CHC has been delayed for Southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, until January 1, 2019.
LIHEAP now open for 2017-18 season
On Nov. 1, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) opened for the 2017-18 season.