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Connect below to resources in four key areas. These are topics that people 50+ have told Coming of Age are important to them (as they transition from work to the next phase of life) and about which they want more information: Caregiving, Health, Financial Planning, and Aging Services. Watch this space! More topics to come.
Are you a caregiver? The answer is “yes” if you regularly assist an elderly or young person with anything from transportation, housework, finances, and meals to more intense care activities such as bathing, dealing with incontinence, and feeding.
The Web abounds with health and medical sites, including many directed at people age 50+. Coming of Age has assembled a list which we thought would be of particular interest, as the sites we have identified deal with healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and treatment, and even imminent developments.
Thinking more lately about paying for retirement, securing your
financial future, or protecting your assets to provide for your
family? This section focuses on information to help you plan.
Since 1977, Pennsylvania’s Area Agencies on Aging (PAAA) have represented the best
interests of older Pennsylvanians. Read more about them and
connect to the website of the agency that serves your Philadelphia-area
county.
As we grow older will our community be ready for us? All over America new kinds of communities for older adults are emerging. They are meeting the needs of people 50+ who want to make new friends and seek new opportunities for engagement and vibrant interaction.
As people age, many seek to find meaning in daily life. There are several studies that show the positive effects that pursuing and maintaining spirituality have on aging. Here you'll find articles that describe these studies and offer insight on spiritual fulfillment.
Transition to new housing can be emotional and strenuous, but now people 50+ have more options than ever before. Here you will find information on different housing options as well as advice on how to move and what services you might want to use.