Coronavirus poses challenge for grandparents raising kids | KYW

Executive Director Karen Buck and Project Director Janine Dunlap Kiah were featured on Cherri Gregg’s show on KYWNewsradio. The show highlighted the challenges that older people and grandparents raising grandchildren are facing during COVID-19. Read more and hear more here. 

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A Message from Executive Director Karen Buck: COVID-19 is killing older Americans

The CDC has announced today that 80% of U.S. COVID-19 deaths to date are older people, 65 years of age and older. 80%. We already know that Coronavirus affects older people disproportionately and most harshly. They are at significantly higher risk for severe illness from the virus. Already often isolated and disenfranchised, millions living in…

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SeniorLAW Center Supports Fair Housing, Comments on Proposed HUD Rule

On Monday, March 16th, SeniorLAW Center submitted comments to the Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the Department’s Proposed Rule, “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.” The Proposed Rule would replace the current 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule. SeniorLAW Center’s Jacob Speidel and Amelia Fanelli expressed deep concern that the proposed redefinition of fair housing…

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SeniorLAW Center offices close while continuing to provide services to older clients remotely

In response to the Governor’s directive, all SeniorLAW Center offices are closed, but we continue to provide services to our older clients and communities who are disproportionately impacted by this crisis. All staff are working and accessible remotely. Those needing our services should contact us by phone at 215.988.1242 or 1.877.PA SR LAW (1.877.727.7529). Read…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Older Adults: Resources and Information

by Kristen Wilson

• Posted on March 16, 2020

• News

All of our physical offices are closed as of 3/16/2020 at 5 p.m.  However, all our staff are working remotely. We encourage all older adults who need our services at SeniorLAW Center to contact us by phone: 215-988-1242 (Philadelphia) 610-910-0210 (Bucks/Montgomery) 610-910-0215 (Delaware/Chester)  1-877-PA SR LAW (Statewide) We have canceled all external events, including our community…

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SeniorLAW Center cancels March 21, 2020 Gala due to COVID-19 concerns, older Americans hardest hit

Dear valued partner: In light of concerns and uncertainty posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in light of the urgent, disproportionate, and profound impact of this virus on the older client communities we serve, SeniorLAW Center has decided to cancel its March 21st, 2020 Gala. This was an extremely hard decision, but we believe strongly…

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Are You a Reverse Mortgage Non-Borrowing Spouse? Tips to Help You Remain in Your Home

For homeowners who took out a reverse mortgage prior to August 4, 2014, if the spouse was not included as a borrower on the reverse mortgage, the mortgage documents state that the loan will become “due and payable” after the borrower dies or moves out of the home for health reasons. When a reverse mortgage…

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SeniorLAW Center Honors 6 Remarkable Women at 2020 Gala, including U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Councilmember Helen Gym, and more!

Read the press release here: SeniorLAW Center 2020 Gala Press Release FINAL  Read more about the honorees here. 

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