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06-12-2019 Posted By Michael Hanisco

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.

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06-03-2019 Posted By Michael Hanisco

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.

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02-22-2019 Posted By Marcia Siegal

Aging News Headlines: February 26, 2019

Why can’t we expand access to transportation for older adults? (Forbes)

Older adults thrive in intergenerational shared sites (American Society on Aging)

An ageing philosopher returns to the essential question: ‘What is the point of it all?’ (Aeon)

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02-15-2019 Posted By Marcia Siegal

Aging News Headlines: February 19, 2019

Building age-friendly health systems (American Society on Aging)

Seniors aging in place turn to devices and helpers, but unmet needs are common (Kaiser Health News)

‘Retire? Not me’: HR and the aging workforce (Crain’s Cleveland Business)