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(Joe Burns tips his hat and reaches for a sandwich after completing a one-mile walk with hundreds of other senior citizens along Kelly Drive. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia’s Elder Agency Gets Its Clients Walking For Health

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging held its first-ever “Senior Strut,” along Boathouse Row.

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(Al Flowers, right, receives an honor at the Mature Workers Task Force award ceremony. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Awards Ceremony Held For Area Advocates For Older Workers

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging held its annual Mature Workers Task Force award breakfast on Friday morning, at the end of “National Employ Older Workers Week.”

2012/09/28

(A shopper checks out the fresh produce at Iovine's, in the Reading Terminal Market. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Philadelphia Agency Giving Fresh-Produce Vouchers To Low-Income Elderly

Area low-income seniors are eligible for vouchers to help them buy local fruits and veggies.

2012/07/11

BLOG: Philly Seniors Receive Fruit/Vegetable Vouchers

By Jim Donovan: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is distributing Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program produce vouchers as part of an annual program to encourage seniors to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eligible Philadelphia […]

2012/07/10

(The city of Philadelphia wants you to call in if you see a homeless person struggling through the heat wave. File photo)

Even In Digital Age, Heatline Proves Critical

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is activating its Heatline once again, today. You can reach it at 215-765-9040.

2012/07/06

(Operators at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's "heatline." File photo)

Philadelphia Preparing Heatline, Cooling Centers For Elderly Ahead Of Expected Heat Wave

Tomorrow is the first day of summer and the first day of what’s expected to be three days of temperatures above 90-degrees.

2012/06/19

Some members of the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Taskforce pose with a banner marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 25.: Karen Buck, executive director, SeniorLAW Center; Noel DeSantis, assistant district attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office; Charles (Chuck) Silverman, AML-Security director, Beneficial Bank; Charlotte Council, deputy commissioner, Philadelphia Police Department; Carlotta Bulls, financial exploitation specialist, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Older Adult Protective Services; Alethea Brown, elder victim witness coordinator-advocate for the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Corporation For Aging Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today is the 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is marking the day by putting the issue of elder financial abuse at the forefront.

2012/06/15

(L-R: Caroline Fox, a PCA long-term-care registered nurse; Celeste Paylor-Sulaiman, PCA care manager; caregiver Bobbi Jones. Credit: Michelle Durham)

Philadelphia Corp. For Aging Says State Is Shackling Its Ability to Serve Elderly

PCA says it’s due to new state regulations that take effect July 1st.

2012/06/07

Philadelphia Corporation For Aging Wants To Hear From Seniors

Seniors are invited to the meeting to talk up the value of their local center and how important the senior services are to them.

2012/05/29

Heat Warning Issued For Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia will be under a heat warning Monday and Tuesday.

2012/05/27

Elderly ‘Flash Mob’ Invigorates City’s Monthlong Celebration of Arts and Aging

It was part of the “Celebrate Arts and Aging” program of the Philadelphia Corporation For Aging.

2012/05/16

Part 1: Senior Surfers At Risk

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has 18 investigators handling more than 2,000 calls per year.

2012/03/07

(Jeanette Liggons, right, takes part in an eduction seminar for senior citizens run by the Philadelphia DA's office. Credit: Cherri Gregg)

Part 2: Elder Fraud, Undetected or Unreported

“The elderly are vulnerable because they’re alone, and a lot of time they’re isolated and they’re looking for some type of interaction,” notes one expert.

2012/03/07