https://vimeo.com/69127210] America’s geriatric population is set to explode over the next decade as the Baby Boom generation begins to retire. Medical advances have pushed life expectancy such that many women and men will live a […]
[vimeo 60130361] St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center, an organization which has provided locals with activities and services for more than 30 years, strives to promote wellness and health programs to keep seniors part of the community […]
https://vimeo.com/38465910] The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging funds many senior citizen centers throughout Philadelphia, but only one in Germantown. Located at 5818 Germantown Ave., Center in the Park is a senior center that provides supportive services […]
https://vimeo.com/25661702] Due to limited housing for the seniors in the neighborhood, many opt for housing opportunities in neighboring areas such as Fishtown, Bridesburg or Kensington to better serve their needs. Some senior residents of Port […]
https://vimeo.com/25532913] Kevin Griffin spent many years trying to convince his parents to sell their home and move into The Yorkhouse, a housing facility with luxury-style apartments built for seniors age 55 and older. Griffin said […]
https://vimeo.com/22909614] About 8,000 people become 65 years old every day. The people who reach this age in Philadelphia today may be in for a rude awakening when they try to find housing to suit their […]
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