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September 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022Mother-daughter duo highlight age futurism at the PCA Regional Conference on Aging
Day two of the PCA Regional Conference on Aging featured the reputable mother-daughter duo Dr. Norma Thomas and Dr. Raina J. Leon.
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July 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022City is tackling racial, ethnic disparities in COVID-19 care
In Philadelphia, nationally and around the world, people of color and older adults face greater challenges when confronted with COVID-19 than people in other communities.
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July 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022Knowledge, resources are powerful
One of the greatest lessons that we’ve learned from the pandemic is that knowledge is power. Information can create a safety net to get us through the toughest times.
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July 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022Ageism unmasked
Ageism – discrimination toward anyone based on age – is a sneaky thief. It robs both the young and old of being individuals rather than stereotypes.
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June 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022Safety, security for city’s older adults remains a top priority
Safety is top of mind for our city’s older adults, who have expressed concerns for their personal safety amid record-high gun violence and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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June 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021How to be an LGBTQ+ ally
It is important time for those who identify as straight to learn more about the LGBTQ+ experience and to openly support LGBTQ+ individuals.
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April 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021Attitudes, words can help combat ageism
Common assumptions about older adults include that they are needy or that they have little desire for romance. These are examples of unconscious bias, or snap judgements.
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April 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021Honoring older Americans
In May, the nation honors Older Americans Month. PCA has made it its mission to honor and serve Philadelphia’s older adults every day since it was founded in 1973.
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February 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021These boomers remain passionate about activism
“We as seniors can’t retire, there’s too much to do and everything is in jeopardy.“
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