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Brandywine Valley Active Aging
Thursday, April 14, 2022
"The elderly population needed more than [COVID-19 vaccine] education. They sought community, trust and understanding."
"The elderly population needed more than [COVID-19 vaccine] education. They sought community, trust and understanding."
The historic provider of senior services in West Philadelphia is now a philanthropy dedicated to supporting organizations serving older adults across the city.
Elders sixty and over represent 20% of Philadelphia’s population – a total of 316,478 aging men and women. Of those, 21% live below the poverty level, 29% don’t have social security, and 50% live alone. Additionally, 30% report ambulatory difficulty, 12% report cognitive difficulty, and 20% report difficulty living independently.