Longtime friends Jane Brooks and Joyce Burd decided to combine their skills, Jane as a writer and Joyce as an arts administrator, to bring ballroom dancing to 5th grade classrooms in Philadelphia.
American cities are designed for the young and sprightly. But, the growing number of boomers turning 65 is pushing the need for more age-friendly cities that make it possible for aging adults to stay active and independent in their own homes. This article focuses on how this challenge is being addressed by New York, Atlanta, Portland, and Philadelphia (the "oldest" of the nation's 10 largest cities) with the leadership role taken by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) cited. For more on PCA's age-friendly efforts, click here.
