Philly’s Walkable Streets and Public Parks Offer Older Residents Chances to Stay Active – But Public Transit and Accessibility Pose Challenges
January 6, 2026
Laura A. Baehr, PhD, DPT, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a Jan. 6 column for The Conversation about the physical advantages and disadvantages of aging in Philadelphia. The article was republished by multiple outlets including the Philadelphia Inquirer and Yahoo! News.
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