Aging

The Biden administration’s new federal staffing rules for nursing homes, celebrated by aging advocates and labor unions, will take effect in 2026.

The senior living campus near Wilmington is creating a statewide network to give victims “a place where they’re safe from that abuser.”

The event will be held at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries at 1939 W. Venango Street in North Philadelphia, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Having a tight and strong social network can boost longevity. But why are social connections so important as age?

The legislation would provide a means to hold repeat offenders of fraud accountable on the local level.

Delaware’s appeal to retirees may be one reason the state has seen such a sharp rise in Alzheimer's-related deaths.

The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line.

Shapiro's Department of Aging has balked at the idea raised by Republican lawmakers.

Pennsylvania is the fifth-oldest state in the nation and a critical swing state that Joe Biden won by only 1% in 2020.

Arts on the Mind seeks to foster connection and meaning for people living with dementia.

People behind bars tend to age faster than people on the outside. For that reason, "geriatric" in prison can mean someone as young as 50.

Philadelphia developers could get millions to build more affordable senior housing, and new rules promote building intergenerational apartments.

NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.

Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.

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