The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019. The bill would reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA) through 2024. The OAA directly funds many of the services delivered by the county-level Area Agencies on Aging that help older...
What is brain health? Brain health is all about making the most of your brain and helping reduce some risks as you age. While research is still evolving, there is strong evidence that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making lifestyle changes. What...
From the Philadelphia Gay News There are stigmas that surround many health conditions that may prevent individuals from seeking care, even when they are experiencing serious symptoms. These delays in seeking care can prevent a timely diagnosis and important medical...
The LGBT Elder Initiative is working with community partners including the Alzheimer’s Association and the Penn Memory Center to develop new programming on brain health within the LGBT community. Starting in 2020, this programming will explore topics relevant to...
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period takes place from October 15th through December 7th. During this open enrollment, Medicare beneficiaries can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the upcoming year. During Open Enrollment,...
