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October 3, 2024Oct 3, 2024Leticia Roa Nixon advocates for the Hispanic community
Leticia Roa Nixon, 71, learned about social justice while studying communications at the Jesuit Ibero-American University in Mexico City.
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October 3, 2024Oct 3, 2024Dr. Ala Stanford’s patient-care motto: ‘Take care of them like my own’
Ala Stanford, M.D., was born in North Philadelphia at Einstein Hospital and is now recognized as a national leader in health equity.
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October 2, 2024Oct 2, 2024Help yourself to health: Be your own advocate
People of all ages should take an active role in looking after their own health. PCA helps older adults take control of their health and well-being.
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October 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024Watch: Firehouse Active Adult Center: Connection, fitness, and fun for older adults
PCA's efforts to promote community and connection at senior centers across the city was spotlighted on 6abc’s Art of Aging segment.
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September 25, 2024Sep 25, 2024Fighting fraud: How scammers are stealing from older adults
Recently, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Committee held a hearing entitled, Fighting Fraud: How Scammers are Stealing from Older Adults.
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September 4, 2024Sep 4, 2024Senior centers empower older adults to age well
Philadelphia’s senior centers support healthy aging with diverse programs that offer a vibrant, action-packed combination of fitness, learning and socialization.
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September 4, 2024Sep 4, 2024Nancy Morrow speaks on being a ‘Bright Star of Aging’
Nancy Morrow feels strongly about combating issues related to aging, whether in schools of social work, services for older adults or the health care field.
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September 3, 2024Sep 3, 2024Beware of celebrity impersonators, product endorsements
George Clooney, or any other well-known celebrity, does not need to ask anyone for money, especially not a stranger.
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September 3, 2024Sep 3, 2024Meet the Mayor’s Commission on Aging new executive director: Sharlene Waller
Sharlene Waller is passionate about ensuring that the voices of older adults are heard and understood.
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