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Aging

Amyloid plaques accumulate outside neurons
Health

Avoid processed red meat, wildfire smoke and more: 4 takeaways from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philly

Here’s what to know about the latest research on Alzheimer’s risk factors and treatments.

1 year ago

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A doctor points to PET scan results
Health

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know

A Swedish study found blood testing to be more accurate than traditional exams at diagnosing Alzheimer's. The findings were reported at a conference in Philadelphia on Sunday.

1 year ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Politics & Policy

Legislation legalizing medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware awaits governor’s action

Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.

1 year ago

Jerry West and Kobe Bryant
Community

Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86

West was “the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him,” the Clippers said in announcing his death.

1 year ago

patient at a nursing home
Health

Delaware Valley nursing home operators decry workforce shortage as they face new federal staffing rules

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

1 year ago

Listen 1:15
Felisha Alderson
Community

Delaware’s first elder abuse sanctuary aims to tackle ‘untalked-about crisis in this country’

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

1 year ago

Listen 1:59
Closeup of hands of group of seniors
Community

Philadelphia sorority chapter hosting resource fair for seniors this Saturday

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

1 year ago

First Urban LGBT Affordable Housing for Seniors Breaks Ground in the Heart of the Philadelphia Gayborhood
(Photo: AP News)
Studio 2
Health

How Fetterman is alienating voters, why friendships can boost longevity

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

Air Date: May 29, 2024 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia consumers could soon get more protections from the city

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

1 year ago

Listen 0:55
Carol Amos sitting with Elizabeth T.Boyd
Health

Delaware Alzheimer’s deaths spike over last two decades amid gap in care

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

1 year ago

Joe Lieberman
Politics & Policy

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

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

1 year ago

A view from below of the dome of the State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa., with blue sky in the background.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers push to find out causes of death for older adults in abuse or neglect cases

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

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally,
Politics & Policy

Pa. Dems, seniors angered by Trump’s comments about cutting entitlements

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

1 year ago

Listen 1:04
A performer stands in front of a screen with clouds
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society to stage festival about dementia

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

1 year ago

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Andre Gay
NPR
Community

The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren’t built for what’s coming

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.

1 year ago

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