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August REACH
Click here to view August’s REACH newsletter: *National Senior Citizen’s Day * Profile on PPH chef John Hunt * PPH Rocks! * Honoring Anthony Manzo * PPE donated to PPH Employee and Volunteer of the Month, a new centenarian, news briefs and more
Read MoreHow to Use Your Five Senses to Choose a Community
As Life Plan Communities begin to open back up, we’d like to provide you with some tips. Keep them in mind so that you’ll be well prepared as you begin your visits. During the tour, you’ll want to keep your eyes open, of course, but you’ll also want to use your other four senses — […]
Read MoreMaking the Most Out of Family Visits
In Pennsylvania, masks are now required to be worn whenever you leave your home. The Pennsylvania Department of Health asks that we remember this saying, “My mask protects you, your mask protects me.” Besides being slightly uncomfortable in these warm summer months, wearing a mask has been especially challenging for those with hearing and cognitive […]
Read MoreAge Is Just a Number for These Famous YouTubers
Although YouTube has a reputation as a young person’s domain, recent statistics tell a different story. YouTube is becoming more popular among people of all ages, with more than 1 billion videos watched, worldwide, every day. In 2019, over 80 percent of 45- to 55-year-olds watched videos on YouTube. Over half of people over 65 […]
Read MoreJuly’s REACH newsletter
Click here to check out our July issue of REACH. * Anthony Manzo remembers the good times * The ‘swimming flowers’ of PPH’s ponds * Father’s Day at PPH * Juneteenth – Action For Racial Equality * Residents show gratitude, appreciation at community parade Employee and Volunteer of the Month, news briefs and more
Read MoreVirtually the Best Ways to See Philadelphia
One of the things our residents love most about life at The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH) is its easy access to the bright lights of Philadelphia and all of the many attractions there, from sporting events to cultural attractions to historic sites. We frequently go as a community on excursions to explore the sights, sounds […]
Read MoreJune REACH newsletter
Check out our June issue of REACH: June2020 PPH announces new President & CEO Auxiliary boosts morale with gifts to residents and staff Wellness Team brings classes outdoors, continues in-house videos Alpha Manor resident recalls lifelong love of music Pathways resident joins Centenarian Club
Read MorePros and Cons of Nonprofit and For-profit Senior Communities
When you’re shopping for a senior living community, one thing that might not be immediately obvious is the community’s financial status. Is it a for-profit or nonprofit community? According to the dictionary, “for-profit” is a business “initiated or operated for the purpose of making a profit,” while “nonprofit” is a business “not established for the […]
Read MoreImportant Community Qualities You Won’t Be Able to See on a Tour
So, you’ve arrived at a senior living community for a tour. The grounds look gorgeous, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and your friendly guide is extolling the virtues of the community. You may be tempted to move in right away, based on what you see. Yes, the feel of a community is […]
Read MorePPH Announces New CEO
The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH) Board of Directors has selected John J. Dubyk as the new President and CEO, effective July 1, 2020. John will take the reins from current President and CEO, Anthony Manzo who will retire on August 31, 2020. Board Chair, Catherine Nemeth shared, “John has the skills, background, determination and passion […]
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