Aging
Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86
West was “the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him,” the Clippers said in announcing his death.
2 days ago
The Biden administration’s new federal staffing rules for nursing homes, celebrated by aging advocates and labor unions, will take effect in 2026.
3 days ago
Listen 1:15Delaware’s first elder abuse sanctuary aims to tackle ‘untalked-about crisis in this country’
The senior living campus near Wilmington is creating a statewide network to give victims “a place where they’re safe from that abuser.”
7 days ago
Listen 1:59Philadelphia sorority chapter hosting resource fair for seniors this Saturday
The event will be held at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries at 1939 W. Venango Street in North Philadelphia, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2 weeks ago
How Fetterman is alienating voters, why friendships can boost longevity
Having a tight and strong social network can boost longevity. But why are social connections so important as age?
Air Date: May 29, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:06Philadelphia consumers could soon get more protections from the city
The legislation would provide a means to hold repeat offenders of fraud accountable on the local level.
1 month ago
Listen 0:55Delaware Alzheimer’s deaths spike over last two decades amid gap in care
Delaware’s appeal to retirees may be one reason the state has seen such a sharp rise in Alzheimer's-related deaths.
2 months ago
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers push to find out causes of death for older adults in abuse or neglect cases
Shapiro's Department of Aging has balked at the idea raised by Republican lawmakers.
3 months ago
Pa. Dems, seniors angered by Trump’s comments about cutting entitlements
Pennsylvania is the fifth-oldest state in the nation and a critical swing state that Joe Biden won by only 1% in 2020.
3 months ago
Listen 1:04Philadelphia Chamber Music Society to stage festival about dementia
Arts on the Mind seeks to foster connection and meaning for people living with dementia.
3 months ago
Listen 1:48The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren’t built for what’s coming
People behind bars tend to age faster than people on the outside. For that reason, "geriatric" in prison can mean someone as young as 50.
3 months ago
Philly could get affordable housing for seniors raising grandchildren
Philadelphia developers could get millions to build more affordable senior housing, and new rules promote building intergenerational apartments.
4 months ago
Listen 1:05We asked. You answered. Here are your secrets to healthy aging
NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.
4 months ago
PA Abortion Ruling, ‘Ladysitting’ at Arden, Where to Eat in 2024
Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.
Air Date: January 30, 2024 12:00 pm
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