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July 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022New 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, 2022Time 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, 2022Navigating 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, 2022Use 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, 2022Vouchers 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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July 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022Master woodworker creates marvels with his ‘magic’ hands
Bruce Driscoll, 72, of Roxborough, teaches the art of woodworking to older adults at Philadelphia Woodworks.
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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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July 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022Friendships enrich life at any age
Friendship, whether between individuals, countries or cultures, can inspire peace and build bridges between communities.
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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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