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Remembrance seeks stories about Philadelphians and the HIV/AIDS crisis
Community members are being recruited to participate in a multi-disciplinary memorial to Philadelphians and the HIV/AIDS crisis. The project, called Remembrance, is a multi-year effort led by the William Way LGBT Community Center and its John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives...
Older Americans Month celebrates older adults “Making their Mark”
Although this May looks quite different than any May in past, this month is still the time to celebrate the many contributions of older adults! Older Americans Month (OAM) has been recognized every May since 1963 as a time for people across the country to pay tribute...
Advocacy Alert! Funding needed to support long-term care residents during COVID-19 pandemic
Residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been among those hit hardest by COVID-19. Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes have been at higher risk for developing more serious...
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Help Yourself to Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management
Do you have diabetes, arthritis, asthma, high blood pressure, HIV, heart disease, COPD, or another chronic health condition? Help Yourself to Health gives you techniques to better manage associated symptoms like pain, fatigue, frustration, stress, and isolation. This course has been demonstrated to help older adults better manage their chronic conditions, improve their quality of life, and lower their health care costs. Participants also learn about nutrition, exercise, and strategies for communicating with friends, family, and healthcare providers. This six-week…