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April 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024Social Security in 2024: What you need to know
April is Social Security month, and this year brings some new Social Security changes. Here is a rundown of what you need to know for 2024.
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April 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024Volunteers craft vibrant communities
Older adult volunteers who assume meaningful positions at senior community centers to fill service gaps, become the mainstay of assistance and companionship for their peers.
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April 4, 2024Apr 4, 2024Senior Companion volunteer recounts a lifetime of service
This person-to-person service program for older adults pairs companions 55+ are older adults who are homebound, isolated and need help to remain at home.
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March 29, 2024Mar 29, 2024The value of volunteerism
More than 23% of adults formally volunteer with organizations each year. In total, volunteers provide 4.1 billion hours of unpaid labor that is valued at nearly $123 billion.
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March 8, 2024Mar 8, 2024Vitamins, supplements may be helpful for older adults
When it comes to taking vitamins and supplements, most dieticians and physicians recommend a “food first” approach.
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March 7, 2024Mar 7, 2024Tips to maintain stomach health as you age
To maintain a baseline of health, it is important to have a high-protein diet to maintain muscle mass and to eat enough foods that are high in vitamins and minerals.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Beyond the plate: Community meal programs promote well-being
Meals are served in congregate (group) settings at 28 senior community centers and satellite meal sites throughout Philadelphia.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Calcium, protein are important components of a healthy diet
Insufficient protein intake is a major threat to living independently due to the loss of muscle mass, strength and function that progressively occurs with aging.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Good nutrition is the foundation of wellness
Your diet can either positively or negatively impact your overall wellness and the management of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
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