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HARRISBURG, PA — The cost of home care and assisted living has risen nearly 50 percent nationwide since 2019, outpacing income growth for older adults and making long-term care increasingly …
AARP Report Finds Long-Term Care Costs Outpacing Income Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 315,000 people have used Pennsylvania’s PA CareKit since its launch last year, a digital resource designed to support the state’s nearly 2.4 million unpaid caregivers …
New Caregiver Tool Reaches Thousands Across Pennsylvania Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Jenner’s Pond, a Life Plan Community in Chester County, announced the introduction of newly designed cottages intended for residents age 62 and older seeking larger independent …
Jenner’s Pond Introduces New Cottage Homes for Residents Age 62 and Older 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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials last week unveiled a sweeping series of initiatives aimed at strengthening oversight of aging services, expanding community support for older adults, and accelerating research into …
Pennsylvania Lifts the Curtain on Aging Oversight, Research Funding, and Care Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Jenner’s Pond in Chester County celebrated the ‘Pastor Jim and Betty Mundell Health Center’ by dedicating a sign commemorating the new health center. Pastor Jim Mundell …
Sign Dedication Honors Pastor Jim and Betty Mundell Health Center at Jenners Pond Read More HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging caregivers across the state to take advantage of a new free video training series from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) that …
New Guardianship Training Push Aims to Support Pennsylvania’s Growing Caregiver Crisis Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Freedom Village at Brandywine has been named one of the nation’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026, earning U.S. News & World Report’s highest “High Performance” designation …
Freedom Village Earns Coveted Spot on U.S. News’ 2026 Best List 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
RADNOR, PA — Coinciding with Long-Term Care Awareness Month, new data from Lincoln Financial shows that most Americans are deeply worried about the cost of long-term care — yet few …
Are Americans Ready for the Cost of Care? New Study Reveals a Silent Financial Risk Read More