The Doctor Is In: Stroke Prevention
Dorance H.Hamilton Building 1001 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the LGBT Elder Initiative and Jefferson Health for the kick-off of our new series on LGBT elder health! This month, we’ll be learning about strokes and reducing our risk of stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Your risk of […]
An Evening for Elder Advocacy
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Care for the Caregivers: Resisting Isolation & Improving Self-Care
The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany 330 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCaring for an aging loved one can be immensely rewarding. It can also be stressful, lonely and isolating. Due to the time commitments and the many responsibilities of caring for another person, caregiving can come with a loss of social interactions and shrinking support networks. This isolation, on top of the continuous stress of being […]