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December 4, 2020Dec 4, 2020What to know about Medicare Open Enrollment this year
While Medicare as a whole may look pretty similar to past years, APPRISE, Pennsylvania’s state health insurance assistance program, will look very different this year for Ph...
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December 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020Keeping holiday traditions alive amid COVID-19
Pandemic or not, people are finding ways to observe the holidays in meaningful, spiritual ways.
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November 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020Nostalgia: Christmas cards from the stars
I got to meet all of the singing stars who visited our little radio station on their promotional tours. It was a dream come true!
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November 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020Safety tips to make your home more age-friendly
Adapting your home to accommodate aging in place is a step many need to consider sooner rather than later.
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November 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020Managing grief over the holidays
The death of someone we love is difficult in itself. Grief is made even more difficult during this holiday season, with the challenges amidst the pandemic, such as the inabili...
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November 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020Health Brief: Eat smart this holiday season
Older adults – especially those living with diabetes – can stick to a meal plan that ensures they’ll keep both their weight and blood sugar in check.
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November 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your teeth!
By Alicia M. Colombo New oral challenges often develop as you grow older. Common dental problems that seniors experience include dry mouth, tooth decay, gum disease and oral c...
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November 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020Ask the Expert: Self-care is essential for caregivers
This month, we sat down with Cheryl Clark-Woods, MSW, who serves as director of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s (PCA) Caregiver Support Program. Available to both careg...
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November 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020PCA encourages donors to support older Philadelphians this #GivingTuesday
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) will once again take part in the annual #GivingTuesday campaign, observed this year on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Each year, #GivingTuesday rais...
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