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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, 2021PCA’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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April 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Honoring older Americans
In May, the nation honors Older Americans Month. PCA has made it its mission to honor and serve Philadelphia’s older adults every day since it was founded in 1973.
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April 27, 2021Apr 27, 2021Touching the lives of older adults: My 44-year journey
By Louis Colbert, PCA chief operating officer and senior vice president As I near my retirement from Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) after 44 years in the field of...
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April 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021PCA holds social worker training on dementia impact in Latino community
Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease. As the Latino older adult population rises, so will the number of diagnoses.
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April 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021Free caregiver preparedness training offered through Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Over the past year, individual states as well as the nation at large have faced a number of emergencies including severe weather, mass power outages and a global health crisis...
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