Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

10/21/2026

Sharing this helpful community resource for anyone with questions about Medicare. PA MEDI counselors are available to help!

PA MEDI counselors are available to help sort out your Medicare questions.

They can help you:
🔴 Make informed choices about Medicare coverage options, Medigap policies and Medicare Advantage Plans
🔴 Review eligibility and apply for assistance programs to help pay for Medicare premiums, deductible, co-pays, and prescription drug costs
🔴 Understand and assist with the Medicare appeal process
🔴 Understand benefits under Long-Term Care policies ... and more!

Contact the PA MEDI Helpline, M-F, 8AM-5PM: 1-800-783-7067 or your local AAA: pa.gov/Aging/AAA?123

10/20/2026

Do you or someone you care about live in a long term care setting?

PCA’s Ombudsman Program provides advocacy, information, and support to residents of nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living communities, and other long term care settings across Philadelphia.

Learn where to turn for support: https://buff.ly/1JxCQ90

10/19/2026

Election Day is November 3! 🗳️

Knowing your voting options and where to find reliable information can help you plan ahead. From polling place accessibility to different ways to cast your ballot, here are some helpful resources to help you get ready for Election Day.

🔗 Explore accessible voting resources: https://buff.ly/2WZ3fm3.

At Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), we believe every voice matters. One of the most effective tools we have to create the community and the future we want is voting.

10/16/2026

They showed up and showed out! Such a great morning.

10/16/2026

Free support is available for people living with breast or ovarian cancer.

Unite For HER offers supportive services that complement traditional cancer treatment, including counseling, wellness programs, grocery gift cards, meal delivery, and more. 🎀🎗️

Explore the free support available: https://buff.ly/tWTYpaK

10/15/2026

A quick reminder for everyone who has purchased tickets! 🌦️ , Senior Strut is happening rain or shine tomorrow!

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗡𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

Dress for the weather, and get ready for a morning of walking, health screenings, music, and fun! We look forward to seeing you there. 👟

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, October 16 | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia at Schuylkill Banks

Join us for PCA’s 2026 Senior Strut on Friday, October 16! Celebrate community and wellness with a one mile walk along Kelly Drive, health screenings, a DJ, light lunch, free T shirts and more. 👟🎶

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive
🎟️ Tickets are $5. Must be 60 or older to participate.

𝙼𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢: https://buff.ly/bc4u96z

For more information or to purchase your ticket, contact Michael Drzik at 445-456-0741 or [email protected].

Presented by PA Health & Wellness and supported by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

10/15/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment is here! 📣

It’s Medicare Open Enrollment time! Between now and December 7 you can join, switch or drop Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plans. Any changes you make will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Questions? Contact the PA MEDI Helpline, M-F, 8AM-5PM: 1-800-783-7067 or call your local PA MEDI program. Learn more: pa.gov/PAMEDI

10/14/2026

The aging network is coming together October 27–29 for PCA’s 2026 Annual Regional Conference on Aging. Will you be there?

This year’s theme, The Future Belongs to Wellness, brings aging services professionals, community partners, advocates and leaders together for three days of learning, conversation and connection.

📍 Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
📅 October 27–29, 2026

Save your spot and be part of the conversations: https://buff.ly/pIoYpmK

10/14/2026

Older adults can build their AI skills and learn how to stay safer online with a FREE class from Senior Planet from AARP, sponsored and hosted by JPMorganChase.

Participants will learn how to handle spam and scam messages, protect their smartphones, and use best practices to navigate the digital world with greater confidence.

📍Thursday, Oct. 22, 12 p.m. | JPMorganChase, 15 S. 52nd St., Philadelphia

Ready to register? Call 888-713-3495 or online: https://buff.ly/Jv6hEXq.