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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently convened a sweeping virtual symposium on Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, drawing nearly 600 attendees and signaling an intensifying statewide push …
Pennsylvania Pushes Back on Dementia With Research, Care—and Urgency Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — As families settle back into routine after the holidays, many adult children are confronting an unsettling realization: aging parents who appeared independent may no longer be …
Post-Holiday Reality Check Pushes Families to Act on Aging Parents’ Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this past week unveiled a wave of sweeping health policy actions — from a new artificial-intelligence prize for family …
HHS Launches AI Caregiver Prize as New Medical Review Sparks Fierce National Debate Read More
During National Family Caregiving Month, Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson President and CEO, is recognizing and supporting the millions of Americans who provide care for loved ones by sharing resources and …
Caring for the Caregiver: Tips for Families During National Family Caregiving Month Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly one in four adults in Pennsylvania—more than two million people—are unpaid family caregivers, according to new data from AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across …
AARP Report: Two Million Pennsylvanians Shoulder Unpaid Caregiving Burden Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has unveiled the PA CareKit, a comprehensive resource designed to aid caregivers across the Commonwealth. Introduced on May 28 by …
PA CareKit Launches to Empower Caregivers and Transform Lives! Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS in partnership with Henrietta Hankin Branch Library and WHYY, will host a screening of “Matter of Mind: My …
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s A Screener and Discussion at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library Read More
Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing …
Be Alert for Caregiver Financial Abuse Read More
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — Christine Romano, a Community Driver at Providence Place Senior Living at the Collegeville Inn, has been named one of the recipients of the prestigious 11th Annual National Ceca …
Local Caregiver Honored with National Ceca Award Read More
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met?
Women Caregivers Face Financial Challenges Read More