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November 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024Older kinship caregivers stepping in to raise Philadelphia’s youth
In Philadelphia, an increasing number of older adults are stepping up as primary caregivers for their young relatives. PCA can assist kinship caregivers.
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November 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024Caregiving is a team effort
Caregiving takes a village; it is not a one-person job. While a primary caregiver provides daily hands-on care to an older loved one, the caregiver's needs must also be met.
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October 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024Addressing 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, 2024Navigating 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, 2024Stop Senior Scams: Watch out for scams when purchasing an annuity
Older adults should be wary of unfair business practices that can occur when purchasing an annuity, which are often used to provide a steady stream of income in retirement.
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October 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024Important information: 2024 General Election
The next General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5. Deadlines for voter registration and applications for absentee or mail-in ballots upcoming.
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October 4, 2024Oct 4, 2024Geriatricians 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, 2024The 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, 2024Leticia Roa Nixon advocates for the Hispanic community
Leticia Roa Nixon, 71, learned about social justice while studying communications at the Jesuit Ibero-American University in Mexico City.
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