Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association
Senior Wellness Program
Saturday Program
Keynote: The Emotional Implications and Consequences of the Pandemic for Seniors
Barry Jacobs, PsyD, gave the keynote address: The Emotional Implications and Consequences of the Pandemic for Seniors. Dr. Jacobs is a clinical psychologist, family therapist and a Principal in the Philadelphia office of Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. He and his wife, Julia Mayer, also a psychologist, have lived in Swarthmore since 1997. They are the co-authors of two books, including the recently published AARP Love and Meaning After 50—The 10 Challenges to Great Relationships and How to Overcome Them. Throughout the pandemic Barry has spoken to numerous groups around the country about the emotional ramifications and challenges of living in a COVID-19 world.
SSCA Overview and Messages from Our Sponsors
An inspiring video of all the programs that are offered by your Senior Association, plus some fantastic messages from our major sponsors:
Main Line Health
Plush Mills Senior Residences
White Horse Village Community
Swarthmore Borough
Senior Housing Options for Swarthmore
Two options were presented for new senior housing in the Borough. Watch the video here, starting at 1:31:00 on the video.
The Mayor of Swarthmore, Marty Spiegel, introduced our two speakers and moderated the discussion that followed.
Co-Housing
Lynn Gaffney, AIA, discussed Co-Housing. Lynn Gaffney is an architect, a LEED AP, and a certified Passive House designer. With her firm Lynn Gaffney Architect, she has 25 years of experience in residential, commercial, and institutional projects. An affiliate of the 500 Communities Program and founder of the Cohousing Opportunities Group, Lynn works nationally to design and foster Cohousing developments.
Downtown Mixed Use Development
Beth Murray discussed downtown mixed use development with market-rate housing. Beth Murray is a Lecturer in the Communication Program at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. She and her husband Steve have lived in Swarthmore 25 years and raised four children here. Beth serves on the Swarthmore Centennial Foundation Board, and helped spearhead the recent initiative to envision Swarthmore 2030.
Masks Save Lives
The Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association encourages everyone to wear a face mask in accordance with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Secretary of Health.
