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August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
PCA Heatline offers lifesaving help during heat emergency

When a Heat Health Emergency is declared in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) operates its Heatline. This vital resource helps callers seeking relief and ...
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August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
The reality of aging: Myths vs. Facts

Aging is a natural part of life. Yet, it’s often misunderstood. False beliefs about older adults continue to shape how aging is viewed. Ageism permeates daily conversations,...
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August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
New mural celebrates joy, resilience and creativity of older adults

A new mural in Southwest Philadelphia challenges stereotypes about aging and celebrates vibrancy. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), Mural Arts Philadelphia and HumanGo...
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August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
Quick Facts: The Older Americans Act (OAA)

Source: USAging For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has connected older adults and their caregivers to services that help older adults age with health, digni...
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July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July spotlights the importance of mental health in Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities.
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July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
Invisible and visible disabilities: What are the differences? Why do they matter?

At Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), we support older adults and adults of all ages with disabilities. These two groups may overlap at times. But they’re not the sam...
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July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
Techniques to reduce chronic stress

Chronic stress can create a cascading effect of medical challenges for older adults.
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July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
Jimmy Binns: Motorcyclist and Philadelphia legend with a ‘Rocky’ connection

James “Jimmy” Binns, 85, of South Philadelphia, rides his motorcycle every single day. The fearless lawyer of 60 years may be a true Philadelphia legend.
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July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
I AM PCA: Marialana Crispin, PCA’s director of Long-Term Care Options

Marialana Crispin began her college studies in criminal justice to become a lawyer. Then, she encountered a social worker who inspired a change.
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