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Day 3 Recap: Focusing on Wellness, Caregiver Support and the Future of Aging Services
News The third and final day of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Regional Conference on Aging continued to explore the conference theme, “The Future Belongs to Wellness,” with sessions focused on innovation, caregiver engagement, mental fitness and the well-being of both older adults and the professionals who support them.
Day One Highlights: PCA’s Regional Conference on Aging Kicks Off with Policy, Innovation, and Collaboration
News PCA’s Regional Conference on Aging kicked off with engaging discussions on the policies, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of aging and disability services in Pennsylvania and beyond. The morning session focused on the changing governmental landscape and its impact on aging and disability services.
Five Traits Of Successful Women in Sales
Women in every field approach their work differently from their male counterparts. It’s a necessity, especially in a field as competitive as sales. The most successful women don’t balk at the inequality of it, because they know there is power in developing different selling styles and not minimizing themselves to get the job done. As a woman in sales, there are five common traps to avoid Copying the male playbook is the first trap. Your differences are the edge, not the deficit.
4 Ways to Actually Enjoy It
Short Answer Yes, you can make cold calling fun, and it is worth doing, because the reps who enjoy the phone are the ones who stay on it. Fun is not a personality trait a few lucky people are born with. It is a set of small habits: blocking your time so you get on a roll, calling with a partner, running a quick ritual that fires you up, and turning the whole thing into a game. Do those and the dread fades. Here is how. Key Takeaways Dread is what kills prospecting.
Language, identity and pride: How words shape understanding of disability and LGBTQ+ communities
News Language plays a critical role in shaping how people understand identity. This includes disability and LGBTQ+ experiences. The words we choose can support inclusion and respect. Our words can also reinforce misunderstanding and stigma. For many, language is not just descriptive. It is tied to identity, community and pride. Within both disability and LGBTQ+ communities, language has evolved over time. It has changed in response to how people see themselves and how they want to be seen.
Employment access/accommodations for workers with disabilities
News The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, supports the right of people with disabilities to have equal access to employment. A central requirement of the ADA is that employers provide reasonable accommodations. These are changes to the work environment or the way a job is performed that enable employees with disabilities to do their work effectively. Workplace accommodations are highly individualized.
Ableism: What it is and why it matters for older adults and people with disabilities
News Most of us are familiar with the words racism or sexism. But ableism is less known, even though it affects millions of people every day. Ableism is the idea that people without disabilities are “better” or more capable than people who have them. It can show up in how people think, talk and act. Ableism can also appear in rules or systems that leave people with disabilities out. Sometimes, ableism is easy to see. For example, not hiring someone because they use a wheelchair.
Winter Resource Training Highlights Support for Older Philadelphians
News The Emergency Fund Coalition for Older Philadelphians recently hosted the Winter Resource Training: Keeping Older Adults Safe During the Winter Months, bringing together key partners to share critical updates on winter preparedness and utility assistance programs.
PCA 2.0: Make Your Voices Heard
News By Najja R. Orr, DBA, FCPP, PCA President & CEO Good health is the key to living and aging well. At PCA, we know it’s about having the right information, resources and support to stay active, independent and engaged at every stage of life. That’s why the October 2025 issue of Milestones focuses on health. You’ll find stories that speak to the diverse health needs of older adults. We cover mental health challenges, which affect many people but often go unnoticed.
Understanding menopause: A guide for older adults and caregivers
News Menopause is the time in life when someone has gone 12 months in a row without a menstrual period. On average, it happens at age 52. Menopause is a natural process that occurs when the ovaries stop making hormones. It can also begin after surgery or medical treatment. This is called induced menopause. Menopause happens to people with ovaries. But the timing and symptoms are different for everyone. Learning about it can help people and their caregivers face this change with confidence and care.
Celebrating 60 Years of the Older Americans Act
News On July 14, 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) was signed into law — laying the groundwork for the nation’s first system of home and community-based services for older adults. Sixty years later, the OAA remains a vital resource, helping millions of older Americans stay healthy, independent, and connected to their communities. Here at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), we see the impact of the OAA every day.
City of Philadelphia declares heat health emergency starting this Sunday
News Repurposed from the City of Philadelphia Press Release: In response to forecast maximum heat index values, Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson issued a Heat Health Emergency in Philadelphia. This designation begins at noon on Sunday, June 22, 2025, and is scheduled to end at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, though it may be extended if the forecast worsens.
Miss Lisa Lisa: The heart of Philly’s longest-running drag show
News Every Thursday night for 30 years, one woman has taken the stage to light up a small bar on South Street. Her name is Miss Lisa Lisa. Bob and Barbara’s Lounge at 1509 South St. was opened by Robert Porter and Barbara Carter back in 1969. It has been a South Street staple ever since. “It’s not a straight bar. It’s not a gay bar. The ambiguity of it is the best thing. There’s no label.
PCA Invites Public to Weigh In on 2025–2026 Budget and Annex Plans at June 11 Hearing - Philadelphia Corporation For Aging
News Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is holding a public hearing to provide updates on PCA, including the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and potential plans for PCA’s Annex building, and to gather community input on these matters. It will be held on Wednesday, June 11th, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at PCA Headquarters, 642 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Registration can be found here.
Three Strategies to Beat 2024's Results
You don’t want to be mediocre. You don’t want to be stuck in a rut of repeating last year’s performance. And you definitely want to smash your personal selling goals this year. In the world of sales, the difference between a mediocre year and a record-breaking one often comes down to one thing: continuous improvement. The best sales professionals understand that investing in themselves pays dividends in their sales results.
Understanding autism: Breaking down the basics, addressing common misperceptions
News Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that can be described as a spectrum of needs and strengths across social interactions, communication and daily life, according to the Philadelphia Autism Project, 2025. While autism is often associated with children, it’s important to note that it is a lifelong condition. Many older adults and individuals with disabilities may also be on the autism spectrum. Each autistic person is affected differently.
WATCH: PCA’s Caregiver Support Program Featured on 6abc’s Art of Aging - Philadelphia Corporation For Aging
News Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s (PCA) Caregiver Support Program was recently highlighted on 6abc’s Art of Aging segment, featuring Darlene McGlotten-Whitehead, a dedicated caregiver raising her 10-year-old granddaughter, Laila. Like many older adults who unexpectedly step into the role of primary caregiver, McGlotten-Whitehead faced financial concerns but found much-needed support through PCA. “If your grandchildren need school clothes, they help with that,” she shared in the segment.
2025 Emergency Fund Coalition Community Service Awards
News On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Emergency Fund Coalition (EFC) for Older Philadelphians will celebrate its 33rd anniversary luncheon at the Hilton Hotel. As part of our celebration, the Emergency Fund Coalition asks for your assistance in the nomination process for community service awards to be bestowed at the luncheon. EFC is an alliance of twenty-two organizations that serves older adults in crisis.
P4A - Serie de contenido: Vivir como un adulto mayor en Pensilvania: Carolyn Capozza
Noticias Carolyn, una joven de 78 años de Ronco, Pensilvania, comenzó su viaje en el Centro Senior de Masontown, donde visita tres veces por semana para participar en bingo, comidas calientes y otras actividades sociales. Mientras estaba allí, observó de primera mano los desafíos que enfrentan los adultos mayores y las agencias críticas del área del área en el envejecimiento (AAAS) que juegan para abordar esos desafíos.
P4A - Content Series: Living as an Older Adult in Pennsylvania: Carolyn Capozza
News This article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience. This series was created and written by Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) network. Carolyn, a 78 year old from Ronco, Pennsylvania, began her journey at the Masontown Senior Center, where she visits three times a week to partake in bingo, hot meals, and other social activities.
Aging well with HIV self management program
News Register for a free highly interactive 6-week workshop Are you older adult with HIV? Join this evidence-based workshop and learn ways to self-manage HIV and other chronic conditions as we age. This is a virtual program, via Zoom, held on dates: 4.8, 4.15, 4.22, 4.29, 5.6, and 5.13 from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
PCA-supported fitness classes keep older adults active
News Twice a week, Sandra Steward leads EnhanceFitness classes at Star Harbor Senior Community Center in Southwest Philadelphia, helping older adults stay active, improve mobility, and build strength. Recently highlighted on 6abc’s Art of Aging segment, the hour-long classes include a five-minute warmup, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise and 20 minutes of strength training. Participants say the benefits go beyond just fitness.
Navigating the Aging Network Tip #2: Understanding Your Loved One's Health Conditions
News This article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience. This series was created and written by Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) network.
City of Philadelphia opens warming centers
News Today, the City of Philadelphia announced the opening of warming centers, an additional measure being taken to provide people with an indoor space where they can stay warm as extremely cold temperatures occur. Given the forecast for very low temperatures and winds throughout the coming week, 20 warming centers are now open across the City at select Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Free Library of Philadelphia, and Project HOME locations.
Give Get Sistet
Ecolution reporting made possible by Seward Co-op. Seward Co-op has been a community-owned grocer since 1972. Together, we continue to cultivate a cooperative economy. Give Get Sistet formed in 2010 as an improvisational a cappella ensemble. We first came together to perform for a fundraising event at the Walker Art Center. We didn’t know we were forming a group at the time, but after that we continued performing together.
Using the Merovingian past in the eleventh century: Odorannus of Sens
It’s no surprise that monks and nuns in the high middle ages used the Merovingian past when they were retelling their foundation legends. From the tenth century onwards, we see an increasing number of monasteries claiming that they had Merovingian founders, usually opting for big-name figures such as Clovis or Dagobert.
All in the family? A beginner’s guide to Carolingian genealogies in the 10th and 11th century
One of the genres of source that I’m closely working with as part of the After Empire project is genealogies. Genealogies are especially interesting texts both for the questions that this project is investigating and for my own research interests: how do people engage with the past? And how in particular do they engage with the memories of past dynasties that no longer exist? Part of my interest in genealogies has been sparked by how much this genre changes from the tenth century onwards.
Fire Shut Up in My Bones
Hurtling down the highway with a gun on the passenger seat, Charles Blow is intent on murder and self-destruction. Blow seeks revenge on the person who upended his life and made him question his identity. It is this moment that leads to an epiphany. This memoir is an unpacking of that moment. There is sometimes a need to unearth our own story. A need to probe our depths to make sense of our own past, even though we aren’t sure where it leads or what it means.
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