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WASHINGTON, D.C — With the aim of creating a more inclusive society, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, this week joined hands …
Senators Casey and Gillibrand Introduce Strategic Plan for Aging Act: A New Lease of Life for America’s Seniors Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Wistar Institute’s associate professor, Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen, and his team, recently made a ground-breaking discovery, published in the Microbiome. They unveiled a link between viral damage …
Cutting-Edge Study Connects Gut Health to Aging – New Routes for Chronic Illness Management? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that promises to bring a breath of fresh air to thousands of older Pennsylvanians and individuals with disabilities, a revised iteration of Pennsylvania’s Property …
Navigating Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion: Good News for Older Pennsylvanians and People with Disabilities Read More
As we get older, planning for retirement and the future becomes more important. For many seniors, the thought of leaving their homes and moving to a nursing home or assisted …
Aging in Place: Planning for the Future, Comfortably Home Read More
As the human body ages, it’s important to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can help improve physical health as well as mental well-being at any age, …
The Best Exercises for People Over 50 Read More
Retirement is the perfect time to enjoy your hard-earned freedom and begin one of life’s greatest adventures. But unlike younger generations who may have the energy (and sometimes money!) for …
How To Get the Most Out of Retirement Read More
At 50, your body does not need as much protein as when you were 20, right? Wrong! As a matter of fact, getting the amount of protein you need after …
The Importance of Protein After 50: Unlocking the Key to Vibrant Health Read More
Protein bars and shakes seem to be everywhere these days, gaining popularity as the go-to for nutritional benefits. However, it’s astonishing to discover that nearly half of older adults are …
Are You Getting Enough Protein in Your Diet? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging hosted their first town hall event to gather input on a 10-year strategic plan, called the Master Plan for Older …
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Hosts Town Hall to Develop Master Plan for Older Adults Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 400 senior services providers, this week announced its new initiative — LTSS Evolve — aimed at igniting change within the aging …
LTSS Evolve: A New Initiative to Change the Future of Senior Care in Pennsylvania Read More