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December 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025Senior companions help aging adults combat loneliness with friendship and support
In Philadelphia, many older adults want to remain in their own homes as they age. They know their neighbors. They have favorite shops and doctors. Home feels safe.
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December 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025Look out for loved ones, neighbors this holiday season
As the year comes to a close, the holiday season reminds us of what matters most: connection, compassion and community. It’s a time to gather with loved ones, reflect on the...
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December 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025Watch: 6abc Features PCA’s Caregiver Support Program
PCA’s Caregiver Support Program was recently featured on 6abc’s Art of Aging, highlighting the vital support it offers to grandparents and other older relatives who are r...
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December 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025Southwest Senior Center Marks 36 Years with Elegant Black-Tie Celebration
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's Southwest Senior Center marked 36 years of service with an elegant Black Tie Affair on Sat. Nov. 22 at the Hilton City Ave. Older adults c...
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November 20, 2025Nov 20, 2025Caregivers Find Community and Support at PCA National Caregiver Month Workshop
On Thursday, November 20, PCA’s Caregiver Support Program hosted a Workshop for Caregivers in honor of National Caregiver Month.
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November 6, 2025Nov 6, 2025Winter Resource Training Highlights Support for Older Philadelphians
PCA brought together utility partners and community advocates for a fast-moving briefing on winter safety and support for older Philadelphians.
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November 3, 2025Nov 3, 2025Ahead of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Pennsylvania Releases State-Level Data Detailing Caregiving Prevalence in PA
New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that nearly one quarter (23%) of adults in Pennsylvania - approximately 2 mil...
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November 3, 2025Nov 3, 2025Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. The demands of caregiving can ca...
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November 3, 2025Nov 3, 2025Language translation resources help older adults communicate
Nearly 20% of Philadelphians, aged 65-plus, speak a language other than English, according to the American Community Survey. These older adults may face language barriers to d...
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