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  • November 8, 2024Nov 8, 2024

    How to be a better health care advocate

    An integral aspect of healthy aging is taking an active role in your health care. This includes being confident, proactive and assertive during medical appointments.

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  • November 8, 2024Nov 8, 2024

    Diet, exercise help control diabetes

    Diabetics have approx. 2.6 times higher medical expenses. Lifestyle changes can help control the condition and cut costs.

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  • November 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024

    Program offers veterans a path to independent living with dignity

    PCA helps U.S. military veterans gain greater control over their long-term care.

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  • October 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024

    WATCH: Senior Strut combines fitness with festivity

    PCA hosted its annual Senior Strut event on Kelly Drive, encouraging older adults to embrace an active lifestyle through fun and social activities.

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  • October 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024

    Addressing heart disease among LGBTQ+ elders

    LGBTQ+ elders face greater risks of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes than the general older adult population.

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  • October 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024

    Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment: PA MEDI’s essential role in guiding beneficiaries

    Free, confidential, objective and easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, prescription drug plans, Medicare Supplement plans and appeals.

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  • October 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024

    Geriatricians focus on what matters most

    A national initiative for age-friendly care focuses on the four Ms: what matters, mentation, mobility and medication.

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  • October 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024

    The ABCs of Medicare

    Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, end-stage renal disease or ALS.

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  • October 3, 2024Oct 3, 2024

    Dr. Ala Stanford’s patient-care motto: ‘Take care of them like my own’

    Ala Stanford, M.D., was born in North Philadelphia at Einstein Hospital and is now recognized as a national leader in health equity.

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