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August 25, 2022Aug 25, 2022Pennsylvania Department of Aging funds task force to fight financial crimes against older adults
In response to an increase in financial elder abuse, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has funded the Financial Abuse Specialist Team.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Containing COVID in the community
The BA.5 omicron subvariant makes up nearly 80% of new COVID-19 cases. People who are up-to-date on vaccines have much lower risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Help for mental health issues is available
How are you feeling – mentally and emotionally? Philadelphia offers resources for older adults who need help with mental and/or behavioral health concerns.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Telehealth has become the ‘norm’ for health care from home
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth wasn't commonly used. Health providers rarely offered virtual services, and insurance didn't widely cover it. But that has changed.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022FAQs about COVID-19 booster shots for older adults
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about vaccinations, booster shots and the pandemic.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Vax | mask | test: COVID-19 info, resources
Latest information about COVID-19 vaccinations shots and testing from Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
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July 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022Streamlining 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, 2022PCA 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, 2022Her triumph continues: Overcoming COVID-19
Multi-talented Germantown resident Victoria Huggins Peurifoy, 70, wasn’t going to let a hard bout with COVID-19 prevent her from doing what she loves to do.
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