senior citizens

June 5, 2024 | 9:26 AM

Shapiro, Kavulich unveil 10-year ‘roadmap’ to improve senior services in Pennsylvania

By Roger DuPuis/WVIA News

March 18, 2024 | 11:31 AM

As the senior population grows, Pennsylvania seeks feedback on its Aging Master Plan

By Kate Giammarise/WESA

January 19, 2024 | 10:09 AM

Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program Expanded for Seniors

By James Zipprodt/WDIY

August 14, 2023 | 11:59 AM

Pa. wants feedback on master plan for older residents

By Jillian Forstadt/WESA

February 9, 2023 | 11:56 AM

A check-in program connects Pennsylvania seniors who are feeling isolated or lonely with volunteers

By Casey Zanowic/WPSU

December 12, 2022 | 4:35 PM

What is the state of nursing home and assisted living facilities within Pennsylvania and what are some ways to make them better?

To provide some insight on the state of assistant living and nursing home facilities within Pennsylvania and ways to make them better, Zach Shamberg, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association, Margie Zelenak, executive director of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association and Anne Adams, 95-year-old assisted living resident in Lancaster, illustrator and author of the art book, The People I see, joined us on Monday’s The Spark.

By Aniya Faulcon

February 20, 2022 | 9:35 AM

Inflation has many retirees worried about outliving their savings

Inflation is higher than it has been since the 1980s. The higher inflation rate could come back down pretty quickly or be something longer term and more damaging.

By Chris Arnold/NPR

April 20, 2021 | 4:02 PM

Lagging vaccination rates among rural seniors hint at brewing rural-urban divide

As adults of all ages get access to the COVID-19 vaccines, health researchers worry that the trend could worsen.

By Austin Fast/NPR

April 5, 2021 | 7:45 AM

Many elderly Pennsylvanians still trying to get the COVID-19 vaccine

For many older people, access to technology and transportation, along with mobility issues, are significant barriers to obtaining health care. Standing in line at a mass-vaccination site, for example, may often not be possible.

By Sarah Boden/WESA

February 9, 2021 | 7:33 AM

Pa.’s elderly rely on younger relatives, strangers on Facebook to get COVID-19 vaccine

Officials estimate there are nearly 4 million Pennsylvanians who qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine under phase 1A of the state’s distribution plan. The state will need 8 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, since both require a booster shot.

By Kiley Koscinski/WESA

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