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August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025Quick 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, 2025BIPOC 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, 2025Invisible 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, 2025Techniques 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, 2025Jimmy 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, 2025I 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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July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025Older Philadelphians can get $25 in produce vouchers from PCA
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is back in 2025! This program helps older adults buy fresh Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables. It also supports local...
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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025Stay safe in the heat and sun
It is important to take care of yourself in the heat and strong sun. Heat-related illness often affects older adults, people with disabilities and children.
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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025Cool places for a hot summer
Summer brings plenty of sunshine and warmth. But intense heat can make outdoor activities uncomfortable or even risky.
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