Topic: Older Adults

Working While Menopause-ing
One in four women leave the workforce because of symptoms related to menopause, a life milestone that has been woefully under-researched. Help may, finally, be on the way
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Guest Commentary: It’s Time For Joe To Go
A local businessperson/philanthropist/coach has known — and admired — the President for years. Now he makes a painful case about the 2024 election.
By Seth Berger
Guest Commentary: Three Simple Reforms to Boost PA’s Fortunes
A former Tom Wolf staffer on how legislators can tackle the housing, job and wage issues that most affect Pennsylvanians
By Mark Nicastre
Yo Biden, Campaign Like Jagger
Is ageism the last acceptable prejudice? What progressives who fixate on his age miss about Joe Biden’s political chops
By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary: A Mayoral Agenda for Older Philadelphians
More than 60 percent of voters are over 50. That’s just one reason, the AARP’s state director says, candidates should listen to them
By Bill Johnston-Walsh
Guest Commentary: Better Healthcare for Those Who Need it Most
The chief medical officer for a Philly-based healthcare company on the most critical aspect of keeping our 220,000+ seniors healthy: primary care
By Neil Patel
Guest Commentary: Older Philadelphians Need You to Support Vision Zero
AARP Pennsylvania calls for more support for the City’s ambitious plan to eliminate fatalities and injuries from traffic crashes
By Yocasta Lora and Randy LoBasso
Generation Change Philly: The Senior Savior
Geoff Gross’s wildly successful mission-driven company, Medical Guardian, is built on simple, affordable at-home tech that gives seniors security, connectedness—and self respect.
By Courtney DuChene