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Aging

A rendering of new apartments in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority to develop long-vacant Fairhill lot, benefitting low-income seniors

Amid a shortage of senior housing, the project will bring deeply affordable apartments for older adults and new homeownership opportunities to the neighborhood.

3 weeks ago

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Good Shepherd Senior Residences in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Affordable senior housing in Philadelphia expands with new Overbrook apartment development

Named after Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, which once occupied the site, the building addresses a critical need for affordable housing.

4 weeks ago

This episode is from Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison, a podcast production from Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Dying on the Inside: What happens to aging women in prison?

Soon, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population. A new podcast by Studio 2's Cherri Gregg explores this dilemma.

Air Date: May 6, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:39
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Community

Retirement among Philadelphians not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience, new Pew report shows

Daily costs of living, health insurance, workplace changes and caretaking responsibilities are among factors in retirement decisions.

2 months ago

Listen 1:13
Studio 2
Health

Dementia breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention

The latest on dementia, from recent medical advancements in diagnosis and treatment, what you can do to lower your risk today, and how family members can find support.

Air Date: April 8, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:40
The exterior of a large brick building is shown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

2 months ago

Jacqueline Percell poses for photo
Health

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.

3 months ago

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The Pulse
Health

1 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 49:51
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Health

A Medicare prescription payment plan can help seniors afford their medications, but few know about it, say Philly researchers

The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows seniors to spread the cost of their prescriptions as monthly payments throughout the year.

3 months ago

Listen 1:05
Rowhomes in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
Community

Homeownership rates among Philadelphia seniors remains high, but older renters face heavier cost burden

Some older Philadelphians are turning to each other for support in finding affordable housing options as they age.

4 months ago

Listen 1:16
Studio 2
Health

The 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 45:54
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Reimagining 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 51:12
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The Pulse
Health

The 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 49:34
The scene of a fire at a Bucks County nursing home
Courts & Law

Lawsuit claims Bristol Township explosion could’ve been prevented; nursing home, PECO failed to protect people

The lawsuit filed against PECO and the company operating the Bristol Health and Rehabilitation Center says both companies failed to evacuate residents, staff and visitors.

5 months ago

Listen 1:05
Members of Philadelphia Double Dutch club in practice
Community

These older Philadelphia women are returning to their childhoods and jumping double Dutch to stay fit as they age

Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups.

6 months ago

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