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...
“Gettin’ On” in PGN: Caring in a Crisis – Supporting Caregivers During COVID-19
From the Philadelphia Gay News COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected our lives in many ways, ranging from minor inconveniences to serious health crises. For older adults and those who provide them with care and support, the pandemic has fundamentally altered the ways in...
COVID-19 Resources
Updated 5/6/2020 Symptoms and Testing Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Hotline: 1-800-722-7112 Resources from the Pennsylvania Department of Health Should You Get Tested? (CDC) Getting Tested in Philadelphia COVID-19 Testing Sites Food Resources Find a Food...
Stay Connected with Us During COVID-19!
With everything going on right now with COVID-19, this is understandably a stressful time for many of us. Whether you’re glued to the news and worried about the health of your loved ones, or just bored at home as you self-quarantine and “social distance”, we hope we...
Advocacy Alert! Your participation is needed in the U.S. Census
The 2020 Census is underway! All households should be receiving official Census Bureau mail between March 12th and March 20th. This mailer will provide detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail. Responding to the Census...
Older Adults and COVID-19
The CDC has identified older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung, or kidney disease at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. According to the CDC, early data suggest older people are twice as likely to have serious...
“Gettin’ On” in PGN: Dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s – Taking Care of Paperwork
From the Philadelphia Gay News by Jacob M. Eden, Esq. No matter your age or marital status, certain documents are necessary to protect your rights, interests and intentions. Time after time we have seen instances where a person’s stated wishes -- which may have been...
The Doctor Is In: Healthy Eating & Nutrition
The LGBT Elder Initiative and Jefferson Health present "The Doctor Is In: Healthy Eating & Nutrition" on Wednesday, January 8th at the William Way Community Center.
