purpose
Oct. 31, 2017 10:38 am
GenPhilly is connecting young people to the aging population
The group hopes to bridge the gap between younger and older adults through events and education — because as chair Katie Young puts it, aging is "not something that any of us are immune to."
method
Oct. 24, 2017 11:04 am
In wealthy Chester County, a respite for struggling older women
Social services nonprofit Home of the Sparrow's pre-senior housing program connects low-income women with a place to stay and resources to get them back on their feet.
method
Oct. 12, 2017 12:57 pm
The city’s LGBT Elders Committee is pushing a bill of rights for queer seniors
Led by Mayor's Commission on LGBT Affairs member and Community Legal Services paralegal Gigi Nikpour, the effort would seek protections for those in long-term care facilities.
method
Oct. 11, 2017 12:55 pm
This statewide initiative wants to stop the online abuse of seniors
The effort, which involves educating older adults on how to stay safe online, is being led by a bunch of partners including Comcast, PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Mayor Jim Kenney, local TV stations and three Greater Philly-area nonprofits.
purpose
Oct. 9, 2017 12:55 pm
This Oak Lane home health agency shows that aging can be a ‘happy experience’
Penn Asian Senior Services (PASSi), established in 2004, offers adult day care programs and more to serve primarily Asian American seniors in Philly. It was recently recognized internationally for its aging services.
people
Jul. 31, 2017 12:58 pm
12 people of color leading the social impact charge in Philadelphia
Get to know this list of impressive folks working in each of our editorial calendar themes.
purpose
Jan. 3, 2017 12:34 pm
Check out our 2017 editorial calendar
Diving into topics such as reentry, corporate social responsibility and immigration.
funding
Jun. 2, 2014 10:57 am
Two Philadelphia Senior Centers Receive State Grants for Improvements
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently announced the recipients of its Senior Center Community Grant program. Two Philadelphia senior centers received the largest grants out of 36 centers across the state. “As our older adult population continues to grow, it is important for senior community centers to be effective resources in engaging our older adults […]