
Aging
‘Immediate relief’: Delaware joins forces with nonprofit to erase $50M of residents’ medical debt
Gov. Meyer’s administration is partnering with Undue Medical Debt, which buys overdue accounts at a penny on the dollar, or less.
2 months ago
Listen 2:09Do you want to live forever? The Mortality Paradox
Philosopher Stephen Cave on our struggles with our mortality, and how knowing we will die one day can make life precious and even more meaningful.
Air Date: August 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:48Modern aging: Is “old” outdated?; Tradwives take over social media: More than a trend?
Life expectancy is rising, with Americans living longer than ever before. But this "silver tsunami" necessitates a re-evaluation of aging stereotypes and society.
Air Date: August 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Delaware health care systems struggling to keep pace with a rapidly growing older population
With seniors expected to make up a third of Delaware’s population by 2040, hospitals and clinics are expanding but still struggle with provider shortages and care delays.
2 months ago
Listen 5:04Aging under a warming planet, how Philly is preparing to support its older population
An extreme June heat wave that prompted a heat health emergency declaration killed five people in the city and had been made four times more likely by climate change.
2 months ago
Listen 7:34A new senior affordable housing complex in Camden comes with primary health care on site
The Oliver Station complex for residents 55 and older is part of a state-led initiative to expand affordable housing options in New Jersey.
2 months ago
Listen 2:05More than a quarter of Philadelphia’s population is 55 or older, but advocates say the problems specific to them are often overlooked.
2 months ago
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
A family statement said he died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76.
3 months ago
Philadelphia senior companions help aging adults combat loneliness with friendship and support
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with seniors who are aging in place.
3 months ago
Listen 3:16Burlington County, N.J. teams up with 2 nonprofits to expand food delivery to older residents
Officials say the new partnership with local nonprofits will look to address federal funding cuts for food assistance programs passed in the “big, beautiful bill.”
3 months ago
Listen 0:59Working, traveling and thriving: The modern experience of aging
As we live longer, our ideas about aging and the roles of older people need a serious overhaul. This hour on Studio 2, we break down the stereotypes around aging.
Air Date: July 2, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35Former Crozer Health patients can get digital and paper copies of their medical records at one of Delco’s Navigating Our Healthcare System for Seniors summer series events.
3 months ago
Listen 2:07How to find transit resources for aging adults in Philly
There are free and discounted transportation options available for aging adults in the city and throughout the region.
4 months ago
A New Jersey Senate committee has approved a bill to create emergency registries, to let older adults sign up for assistance during a crisis in the county where they live.
4 months ago
Listen 0:59Laurel Hill Cemetery’s weekend festival of mourning gives another face to death
The inaugural Death and Arts Festival, taking place at Philadelphia's Laurel Hill East and West cemeteries, brings together five artists who explore aging, dying and grieving.
4 months ago
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