Podcasts Culture Philadelphia Community Podcast What's Going On: PA Free Quitline, "True West" at People's Light, AARP Resources for Caregivers

What's Going On: PA Free Quitline, "True West" at People's Light, AARP Resources for Caregivers

Published: July 28, 2023, 5:07 p.m.

b'There is nothing harder to quit, no habit so radically hazardous to one\\u2019s health yet difficult to break, than tobacco use. A great resource is Philadelphia Department of Public Health\\u2019s Smoke Free Philly initiative and the PA Free Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) - a telephone-based counseling service for Pennsylvanians that offers free, confidential coaching and lifestyle tips toward the cessation of smoking with no judgment. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Philadelphia Department of Public Health\\u2019s Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager.
Website and social media handles and tags. www. Smokefreephilly.org; @gethealthyphl on Facebook and Twitter; @gethealthyphilly on Instagram.

True West is a play by Sam Shepard about the sibling rivalry between two brothers and the dark side of the American Dream. I speak to director MeiAnn Teo and Sanjit De Silva one of the stars of People\'s Light\'s reimagining of this classic play.
Website and social media handles and tags https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20222023-season/true-west/ Social Media: @peopleslight https://www.instagram.com/peopleslight/ https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesLight/ https://youtube.com/@peopleslightofficial

Are you one of the millions who are caring for an elder? I speak with Joanne Grossi, AARP PA\'s President Emeritus about why family caregivers need more support and AARP resources to help navigate the challenges. AARP Family Caregiving Website, aarp.org/caregiving AARP State Caregiver Resource Guide, aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2021/state-caregiver-resources.html'