September 22: Focus on Aging Adults – Family Caregivers

On this month’s edition of Focus on Aging Adults, our guests will discuss family caregivers, how they have been impacted in the past two years, specifically by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the guests are working to help and support these caregivers. Our guests are Joanne Grossi, State President of the AARP of PA, Robert […]

July 21: Focus on Aging Adults – Health Insurance for Older Adults

On this edition of Focus on Aging Adults, health insurance for older adults is the topic. We’ll look at PENNIE, the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Marketplace, the different insurance options for older adults, and the Affordable Care Act open enrollment ending in August. Our guests are Joanne Grossi, State President of the AARP of PA, Jessica […]

June 16: Focus on Aging Adults – Older Adult Services Funding

As we head into June, the state legislature starts its state budget debates. In this episode of Focus on Aging Adults, our guests will discuss funding for programs that serve Pennsylvania’s older adults, what these programs are, where the funding comes from, and the importance of funding these programs. Our guests include Bill Johnston-Walsh, State […]

April 21: Focus on Aging Adults – Health Disparities

The AARP of Pennsylvania and the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions released a report discussing how geographic, racial and ethnic, and economic factors are combining to restrict healthcare services for many Pennsylvanians, which creates disparities that have become more obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of Focus on Aging Adults, […]

February 17: Focus on Aging Adults – Vaccine Distribution

It has been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic has come to Pennsylvania, and now the state is working on vaccinating Pennsylvanians across the state. On this edition of Focus on Aging Adults, we will discuss vaccine distribution, who can give vaccines, and the concerns of older Pennsylvanians when it comes to their health […]

October 21: Focus on Aging Adults – Voting Safely in the Election

This November, Pennsylvanians will be going to the polls to vote for president, PA row offices, and other elected officials. With COVID-19 still present, voter safety has become an important issue. On these week’s Focus on Aging Adults, Lisa Schaefer, Executive Director of the County Commissioners Association of PA, Jonathan Marks, Deputy Secretary for Elections […]

Focus On Aging Adults – Utility Concerns During the Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many areas of life have been affected, including the utilities that Pennsylvanians use every day. On this month’s episode of Focus on Aging Adults, our guests will be discussing the impacts on utility services and the importance of these services, especially during a pandemic. Our guests are Sonny Popowsky, Former PA […]

Focus on Aging Adults – COVID-19 Scams

The state of Pennsylvania is under stay-at-home orders from the Governor, which means more people are working from home and spending time indoors. And while people are trying to stay safe from COVID-19, they may be at risk from scammers. In this month’s episode of Focus on Aging Adults, Mary Bach, Chair of the AARP […]

Focus on Aging Adults: 2020 Census

The 2020 Census is right around the corner. Every ten years, the entire population of the United States is counted, but why? In this month’s episode of Focus on Aging Adults,  our guests discuss the process of completing the Census, the importance of completing it, and how the Census count affects you and your community. […]