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  • August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

    Importance of staying up to date with vaccines

    Source: VaccineInformation.org August is Immunization Awareness Month. The Immunization Action Coalition recommends immunization throughout your life. Here are several reasons...

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  • August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

    Lifelong learning: Education has no age limit

    By Jay Nachman In 2013, after her husband became ill, Maxine West, 67, began painting as a hobby. She discovered she had talent. She is now studying art and design at the Comm...

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  • August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

    PCA Heatline offers lifesaving help during heat emergency

    When a Heat Health Emergency is declared in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) operates its Heatline. This vital resource helps callers seeking relief and ...

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  • August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

    The reality of aging: Myths vs. Facts

    Aging is a natural part of life. Yet, it’s often misunderstood. False beliefs about older adults continue to shape how aging is viewed. Ageism permeates daily conversations,...

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  • August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

    New mural celebrates joy, resilience and creativity of older adults

    A new mural in Southwest Philadelphia challenges stereotypes about aging and celebrates vibrancy. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), Mural Arts Philadelphia and HumanGo...

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  • August 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

    Quick Facts: The Older Americans Act (OAA)

    Source: USAging For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has connected older adults and their caregivers to services that help older adults age with health, digni...

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  • July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025

    BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

    July spotlights the importance of mental health in Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities.

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  • July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025

    Invisible and visible disabilities: What are the differences? Why do they matter?

    At Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), we support older adults and adults of all ages with disabilities. These two groups may overlap at times. But they’re not the sam...

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  • July 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025

    Techniques to reduce chronic stress

    Chronic stress can create a cascading effect of medical challenges for older adults.

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