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Life Lessons from PPH Centenarians
Life Lessons from Two Centenarian Residents at PPH Two PPH residents, Marcella Fellin and Cecelia Amato, have three things in common. They are close friends, they have celebrated their 100th birthdays, and they love their lives at PPH. Marcella, age 102, moved to PPH 16 years ago. Marcella grew up upstate in coal-mining country. “I’m […]
Read Morethe ScooPPH! Winter 2021
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Read MoreThe Art of Living at PPH
Ron Hugo and Harry Morrissy are two talented resident artists (and friends) that share a love for creating stained glass art and living at PPH. One of their favorite spots on campus? The Art Studio and Epicurean Glass Works in the Arts, Culture & Education (ACE) Center. “From my apartment to the ACE Center is […]
Read MoreSpots around PPH
At PPH, there are many spots — indoors and outdoors — you’ll find residents frequenting throughout the day. Some are great for socializing, some are suited for solitude, and others may offer a combination of both. Whether you want to eat lunch with a friend, read a book, enjoy a friendly chat, go for a […]
Read MoreWhy We’ll Continue to Use Virtual Tools in the New Normal
At PPH, we’re thrilled to announce that we are now open for in-person tours, and we will be hosting in-person events in the very near future. We are excited about being able to greet you in person, show off our beautiful campus, and introduce you to our friendly residents and team. We’re also very happy […]
Read MorePPH President and CEO John Dubyk Shares His Favorite Neighborhood Spots
President and CEO John Dubyk has longtime ties to both the PPH community and the entire area. He grew up just 10 minutes from PPH in Cheltenham more than 30 years ago. As a true local, John loves that PPH is rich in history. “PPH has served this community and continues this tradition of excellence,” […]
Read MorePathways residents and staff feel better when they’re dancing
At PPH, we feel better when we’re dancing! Pathways’ celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week and National Nurse’s Week with a dance party. To view, click here! PPH would like to thank all of our nurses and Nursing Home employees for their hard work, dedication and the love that has been shown to our residents. […]
Read MorePPH Residents Band Together to Feed Their Hungry Neighbors
“Rarely do I feel hungry,” says Tom Sexton, a resident at Philadelphia Protestant Home. “But when I do feel really hungry, it’s a very uncomfortable feeling. It must be terrible to be hungry and not be able to satisfy that need.” The awareness of that hunger, right in PPH’s neighborhood, is why Tom came to […]
Read MorePPH’s Director of Nutrition Shares Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
To celebrate National Nutrition Month this March, PPH’s Director of Nutrition Cathy Boland shares her personalized approach to eating healthier and some small changes that can make a big difference. This year’s event theme, “Personalize Your Plate,” stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. That attitude dovetails perfectly with Cathy’s philosophy on eating […]
Read MoreBest Netflix Shows About Retirement and Aging
As we all continue to hunker down at home, watching Netflix and other streaming services has helped lighten our mood. Here are some binge-worthy shows that showcase the amazing talents of actors, actresses and cooking personalities in their sixties and better. They are proving that age is just a number and that you don’t have […]
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