Living as an Older Adult in PA
How a Senior Center Lit Up an 83-Year Old’s World
| Living as an Older Adult in PALucy Thatcher, an 83-year-old living in Delaware County, is a familiar face at Surrey Services for Seniors in Broomall. When she walks in, it feels like stepping into an episode of “Cheers.” “You walk in, and everyone knows your name. It’s the most wonderful feeling in the world,” Lucy says. Finding Purpose After Loss For years, Lucy […]
Tips to Protect Older Adults from Fraud: National Senior Fraud Awareness Day
| Living as an Older Adult in PAJoann, an older adult from Delaware County, was recently scammed out of $12,000 after fraudsters targeted her with relentless calls and texts for weeks in an elaborate swindle. After learning about the ordeal, Joann’s local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA), quickly stepped in, connecting her with […]
Living as an Older Adult in Pennsylvania: Carolyn Capozza
| Living as an Older Adult in PACarolyn, a 78 year old from Ronco, Pennsylvania, began her journey at the Masontown Senior Center, where she visits three times a week to partake in bingo, hot meals, and other social activities. While there, she observed firsthand the challenges faced by older adults and the critical role Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) play in […]
A Second Chance at Love
| Living as an Older Adult in PAWhen Evelyn, 83, stepped into her local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), Active Aging, Inc. in Meadville for a painting class, she had no idea she was about to embark on a beautiful new chapter in her life. After losing her husband, son, and daughter and having to sell her house, Evelyn found herself living […]
Living as an Older Adult in Pennsylvania: Jim Overly
| Living as an Older Adult in PAAfter the loss of his mother, Jim, an older Pennsylvanian, found himself at a crossroads. The profound loss left him grappling with grief and loneliness, prompting him to seek new ways to enrich his life. After receiving a tip to look into a senior center, Jim visited his local Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Active […]