Aging
A vacant Philadelphia factory on Broad Street may be adapted for affordable senior apartments
The five-story property in Philly’s Spring Garden section belongs to the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and has sat empty for years.
5 days ago
Pennsylvania home care workers say industry in ‘crisis’ without $800M infusion of state funding
Home care workers and agencies say the state needs to raise reimbursement rates and pay to meet demand for an aging population.
7 days ago
Listen 2:101 in 4 American Adults Is a Caregiver. So Why Does It Feel So Lonely?
A look at the challenges of caregiving,, from changing relationships, to dealing with loneliness and burnout.
Air Date: March 13, 2026
Listen 49:51The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows seniors to spread the cost of their prescriptions as monthly payments throughout the year.
1 month ago
Listen 1:05Some older Philadelphians are turning to each other for support in finding affordable housing options as they age.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16The science and history of exercise
In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?
Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 45:54Reimagining society for seniors
By 2030, seniors will make up a fifth of the entire US population. How can policy makers not just adapt to, but capitalize on the changing demographics?
Air Date: January 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12The Weird Menopause Symptoms No One Ever Told You About — And How to Treat Them
We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.
Air Date: January 16, 2026
Listen 49:34The lawsuit filed against PECO and the company operating the Bristol Health and Rehabilitation Center says both companies failed to evacuate residents, staff and visitors.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups.
3 months ago
Listen 2:03What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?
Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17More than 400,000 Pa. seniors are expected to save with lower Medicare drug prices in 2026
Pennsylvanians will see their out-of-pocket costs for 10 medications drop by 53% on average, according to a new AARP report.
3 months ago
What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter?
From shorter days to colder weather, winter is tough on everyone, but especially seniors. Here’s what to do, and why it’s so important.
3 months ago
How the beauty industry is changing society
The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?
Air Date: December 11, 2025
Listen 44:34Fake water bills and phantom UPS deliveries are nearly unavoidable. And now with AI, scams are just getting more sophisticated. How do we avoid becoming a victim?
Air Date: November 25, 2025 12:00 pm
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