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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
Streamlining assistance for aging, disability communities
There’s a nationwide initiative to streamline the way we assist older adults and adults with disabilities who need help accessing long-term services and supports.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
PCA Helpline shares resources for older adults in Philadelphia
Each year, PCA connects more than 100,000 Philadelphians with the resources they need.
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July 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022
City 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, 2022
Knowledge, 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 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022
New guidance issued on daily aspirin use in older adults
According to new guidance from the Preventive Services Task Force, adults 60+ shouldn't start taking daily, low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes.
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July 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022
Time for a mid-year wellness check-up
Summer is usually associated with leisure activities. But this is also the perfect time to do a mid-year health and wellness check-up.
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July 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022
Navigating a world without hearing
Early detection of profound hearing loss and intervention helped Jay, now 89, and his wife, Marilyn, 88, who’s hard of hearing, to lead very full lives.
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July 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022
Use fresh, seasonal produce to create healthy, colorful meals
Take advantage of summer's bounty of seasonal Pennsylvania produce & free produce vouchers from PCA.
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July 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022
Vouchers for free produce available to older Philadelphians
PCA's annual distribution of Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program produce vouchers to income-eligible older Philadelphians has begun.
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