At Montco SAAC, the “Senior Adult Activities Centers of Montgomery County,” we're debating a name change. After sixty years, the word "senior" is apparently a problem. The idea: Younger Boomers and Gen Xers avoid "senior centers;” they don't see themselves as seniors. They picture bingo and hip replacements, not fitness, art, or social connection. They want what an activity center offers, just not the "senior" label. Some of the proposed alternatives? “Montco Active” or “Energy Hub,” as well...

Federal agencies have resumed operations, and core nutrition programs for older adults have clear funding timelines again. The continuing resolution passed by the federal government extends funding through January 30, 2026 and maintains support for the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program through that date. The Departments of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs and the Legislative Branch are funded through September 30, 2026. SNAP is funded through September 30, 2026. For organizations like Montco...

Across Pennsylvania, senior community centers are re-imagining what it means to age well. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging, in partnership with the National Center to Reframe Aging, has launched a three-phase statewide initiative to reshape how communities understand and value senior community centers. The goal is simple but urgent: to help every older Pennsylvanian see these centers as vibrant, welcoming places to connect, learn, and thrive, not as outdated institutions. Phase 1 of the...