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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Genesis HealthCare announced that Cora Shaw, a Memory Support Program Director in North Carolina, was recently selected as its National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (CCOY).
Genesis HealthCare Honors Cora Shaw as National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Read More
A stroke can be a frightening and life-altering event. Many stroke survivors feel like they are starting over from scratch, having to learn how to do everything all over again. …
Tips for Stroke Recovery: How to Get Back on Your Feet After a Stroke Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Human Services (DHS), and Aging (PDA) highlighted available resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren and discussed the need …
Pennsylvania Grandparents: Learn How to Get Help for Your Family Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently hosted the 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Virtual Forum to provide education and assess progress on issues related to ADRD, …
PA Department of Aging Hosts 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Virtual Forum Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) announced that registration is open for its 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Virtual Forum on Thursday, November 3, which will …
Learn About Pennsylvania’s Best ADRD Practices Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Aging recently announced the launch of a statewide media campaign to build greater awareness and utilization of the PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources, …
Pennsylvania Reveals New Aging and Disability Helpline Number, Website Address Read More
Did you know that by the year 2035, it is estimated that one in four people will be over the age of 65? That’s a lot of people! And with …
Tips for Aging in Place: Your Guide to Living at Home as You Age Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced it is suspending annual reassessments for participants of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers while the department continues …
VA Suspends Annual Reassessments in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Read More
WAYNE, PA — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute recently announced a strategic collaboration with Lifeguard Health Networks to pilot a program that provides patients and trusted caregivers an innovative, integrated …
Karmanos Cancer Institute to Pilot Virtual Care Platform with Lifeguard Health Networks Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined representatives from United Home Care Workers Pennsylvania, Voices for Independence, and a direct care recipient …
Wolf Administration, Homecare Advocates Highlight Investments In Direct Care Workforce Read More