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May 6, 2021May 6, 2021Health Brief: Get your health care back on track
Many older adults may have put doctor visits and health screenings on the backburner during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's important to get preventive health care back on track.
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May 5, 2021May 5, 2021PCA to host a free Positive Self-Management workshop for older adults living with HIV
Want to take charge of your HIV and general health? Become a self-manager! PCA is offering a six-week workshop that is part of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Thi...
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April 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021The City of Motherly Love
Mothers Day has been a national holiday since 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson, urged by a Philadelphia woman, Anna Jarvis, signed it into law.
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April 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021Celebrate Arts & Aging 2021 Virtual Showcase
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) proudly presents its 2021 virtual Celebrate Arts & Aging exhibit, an annual display featuring the extraordinary original artwork o...
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April 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021Attitudes, words can help combat ageism
Common assumptions about older adults include that they are needy or that they have little desire for romance. These are examples of unconscious bias, or snap judgements.
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April 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021From ordinary to extraordinary: Artists transform senior center
Three older adult artists have been working on a colorful floor-to-ceiling mural inside South Philadelphia Older Adult Center at 1430 E. Passyunk Ave.
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April 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021Communities of Strength
Older adults are a key source of this strength. Through their experiences, successes and wisdom, they have built resilience that helps them to face new challenges. When commun...
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April 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021Creating art uplifts the body and soul
Multimedia artist Terrence L. Gore, 56, of West Philadelphia, has learned to treasure each day.
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April 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
PCA’s 2021 art exhibit goes digital for a 2nd year
PCA's 19th annual Celebrate Arts & Aging exhibit will be available online throughout the month of May.
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