COVID-19
COVID-19: Seniors Are Plugging Into And Turning On Technology Now More Than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how older adults view technology from a means of entertainment to a way of living. [continue reading…]
senior citizens
City Hall
City Hall: Council Meeting Highlights for Oct. 3, 2019
Philadelphia City Council held its general meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at which several resolutions were introduced. Councilmember Cherelle Parker introduced a resolution calling for a hearing to explore eliminating fines at the Free Library [continue reading…]
Kingsessing
Kingsessing: Seniors Find Creative Outlet At Open Mic
Poems about New York and chapters from a romance novel echoed through the Kingsessing Library’s sunlit basement. On Sept. 28, the library hosted an open mic poetry night for older adults— the first of many, [continue reading…]
Housing
Point Breeze: This Week In The News – 17th Police District Celebrates Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day And More
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day Celebration– In honor of Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day, officers [continue reading…]
Education
Olde Kensington: Director Keeps LSH a Well-Oiled Machine
Inside the Lutheran Settlement House, at 1340 Frankford Ave., is an atmosphere of constant activity where people are always smiling. From bingo to GED preparation, the century-old building houses enough social services to satisfy the [continue reading…]
Housing
South Philly: Senior Center Brings Shine to Golden Years
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 [continue reading…]
Germantown
Germantown: Center in the Park Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Dedicated Members
Center in the Park celebrated its 45th anniversary Thursday night with a mixture of jazz and line dancing to thank nearly 200 of its members. Brannon Johnson, the program director at Center in the Park, [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Germantown: Activities at Stapeley Help Senior Citizens Stay Healthy
The residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane quash the stereotype of inactive seniors. The assisted living facility offers an assortment of activities, including game [continue reading…]
Featured Stories
Germantown: Diverse Backgrounds Create a Home at Senior Living Community
The residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane came to the facility for its resources but found a home when they arrived. Each senior brings his or [continue reading…]
Featured Stories
Germantown: Senior Home Adapts to Residents’ Desires
The spirit of the renovations planned for Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane was spearheaded by the facility’s own residents. Beginning in early April, the $5 [continue reading…]