Recap: Loneliness and Social Isolation: Identifying, Understanding, and Addressing the Issue

Recap: Loneliness and Social Isolation: Identifying, Understanding, and Addressing the Issue The Sarah Ralston Foundation, in partnership with experts from Penn Medicine, Penn’s Village, and St. Joseph’s University, hosted an engaging session at the PCA Annual Regional Conference on Aging. The discussion, titled “Loneliness and Social Isolation: Identifying, Understanding, and Addressing the Issue,” brought together…

Post-Event Summary – Advocacy in Action

On October 22, the Sarah Ralston Foundation (SRF) and the Foundation for Health Equity (F4HE) came together to host Advocacy in Action: Empowering Nonprofits to Champion Older Adults—a conversation for nonprofit leaders dedicated to supporting our elders. The event, held at Braid Mill in Philadelphia’s Germantown, was born out of discussions from the previous convening, where attendees expressed the…

Ageism Awareness Day

Shining a Light on Ageism: Questions and Answers about Ageism Awareness Day with Lynette Killen Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, marks Ageism Awareness Day, an important opportunity to bring attention to the often-overlooked issue of age discrimination. As a society, we frequently underestimate the value and contributions of older adults, which can lead to harmful stereotypes,…