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In Philadelphia, 26.4% of the population is above the age 55, 15% are past retirement age and those numbers are only projected to grow. Older adults in Philadelphia make up a significant portion of the population, yet the problems they face are often overlooked and passed by.
They experience the highest rates of social isolation, are more likely to be living under the poverty line than average Philadelphians and face ageism and stigmas preventing them from looking for solutions…