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Ron S! Charitable Fund Gift for PPH Virtual Dementia
Saturday, January 5, 2019, the family of the Ron S! Charitable Fund held a gathering in the PPH Private Dining Room to honor the spirit of giving of Ron Silberstein. PPH Independent Living residents Marge and Tom Sexton (mother and stepfather of Ron), and Ron’s brother, Joe Silberstein, formally presented a check in the amount […]
Read MoreREACH January 2019
PPH REACH January 2019 Explore topics that inform, educate and engage residents, volunteers, staff, and the greater community of the PPH Family.
Read MoreStay Healthy This Winter: Tips for Seniors to Avoid the Flu
Catching the flu is a miserable experience for anyone, but if you’re over the age of 65, the risks and dangers of the seasonal flu are significantly higher. Seniors who contract the flu have a much greater chance of developing serious complications; this is largely because the immune system defenses weaken as we age. The […]
Read MoreTop Tips for Holiday Dinners and Desserts for Those with Diabetes
One of the most wonderful parts of the holiday season are the meals shared with friends and family, but for those with diabetes, it can also be one of the most challenging aspects of celebrating together. The foods that are commonly shared when we come together in laughter and cheer tend to be rich, sugary […]
Read MoreHow to Avoid Online Scams: Internet Shopping Tips
Did you know that 66 percent of seniors over the age of 65 are Internet users? Using the Internet is a great way to stay up-to-date on current events, stay in touch with loved ones, research medical information, play games, meet new friends and even manage your prescriptions. Another wonderful advantage to using the Internet […]
Read More5 Tips for Celebrating the Holiday Season with a Loved One in Memory Care
The holiday season is a time that is often filled with family gatherings, gift giving, shared meals with friends and big celebrations. For many seniors, this is also a time to look back on cherished memories – remembering special events, presents and outings with loved ones. However, if you have a loved one in memory […]
Read MoreWhy we moved to PPH
Let’s be honest. Moving to a senior living community is not easy. Our residents each have a different reason why they moved but all came to the same place. At PPH we thrive on ensuring that our residents, who come from all walks of life, have the experience of their dreams. For the Sextons, who […]
Read MoreDecember newsletter REACH
PPH is proud to debut REACH, our community newsletter with an updated name and template design. The changes were made to enable the content to best meet the interests of residents and staff. We hope this newsletter, and the information and stories about the happenings at PPH, will continue to reach more people. If you […]
Read MoreRocking the vote for more than a century: Marie Armstrong
“It’s such an exciting day,” says Personal Care resident Marie Armstrong, referring to the upcoming Election Day. “I’ve always made it a priority.” Marie, who was born in 1916 – four years before the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote, also known as Women’s Suffrage – has never […]
Read MoreHealthy for Your Heart Fall Recipes
As the cooler weather begins to settle in here in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Protestant Home wants to make sure that our community members – and their loved ones – are eating well. We believe that the shorter, cooler days should be accompanied by cozy and comforting meals. However, as we get ready for the holiday […]
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