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December 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025Mural Arts Philadelphia founder Jane Golden prepares for retirement
Under the direction of Jane Golden, Mural Arts Philadelphia has grown from a small city agency into the nation’s largest public art program.
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December 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025Pulmonary hypertension is serious, but treatment is available
You are probably familiar with the term hypertension, which means high blood pressure. Pulmonary is a lesser-known term. It refers to the arteries that carry blood from the ri...
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December 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders (CARIE) has closed
For nearly 50 years, CARIE has advocated on behalf of older adults. The agency has administered many programs and services across the city of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of...
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December 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025Ableism: What it is and why it matters for older adults and people with disabilities
Most of us are familiar with the words racism or sexism. But ableism is less known, even though it affects millions of people every day. Ableism is the idea that people withou...
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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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