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April 1, 2025Apr 1, 2025Ensuring safety and support: How PCA protects older adults
Philadelphia consistently ranks among the largest U.S. cities with the highest percentage of older adults living in poverty. Ensuring the more than 316,000 older Philadelphian...
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April 1, 2025Apr 1, 2025Eating right for older adults
Healthy eating is recommended throughout life. But as we age, certain factors can affect our nutrient needs.
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April 1, 2025Apr 1, 2025Be smart about sugar consumption
Source: U.S Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | American Heart Association Sugars and syrups are often added to processed food and drinks. This means you may be con...
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March 1, 2025Mar 1, 2025Prevent food poisoning: Clean, separate, cook and chill
As you prepare meals, it is important to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from food-borne illnesses. The way food is prepared, cooked and stored can ha...
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March 1, 2025Mar 1, 2025Nutritionist offers shopping tips for healthy eating
Supermarkets offer a vast array of items claiming to be “natural,” “low fat” and “light.” It sounds like a smart choice. But are these products actually good for y...
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March 1, 2025Mar 1, 2025Women’s History Month: Honoring trailblazers for older adults
As we celebrate the many contributions of women worldwide, we highlight some women who have contributed to the lives of older adults.
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March 1, 2025Mar 1, 2025Nourishing lives: Inside PCA’s Senior Nutrition Program
Good nutrition supports good health at any age, but it is essential for healthy aging. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) has long been dedicated to enhancing the lives ...
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March 1, 2025Mar 1, 2025Thriving at home: PCA’s support for aging with dignity and independence
For many older Philadelphians, the desire to stay in their homes as they age represents a deep connection to independence, community and identity.
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February 3, 2025Feb 3, 2025Our hearts are healthier together
Taking care of your heart health is vitally important. There’s a lot you can do to prevent heart disease.
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