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Empathy, Technology, and Caregiving: Insights from the Empathy Tech Conference

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Could technology, designed with empathy and informed by the experiences of older adults and their caregivers, help us to navigate the challenges of aging? At last month’s EmpathyTech Conference in Philadelphia, co-sponsored by NewCourtland and Pletly, the answer was a resounding yes. A dynamic panel of experts and innovators explored how empathy is shaping the […]

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Innovation in IDD and Autism Care

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Innovation in IDD and Autism Care: Perspectives from Clinicians, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs By Jonathan Zhu, BSN, RN For many of the panelists in the inaugural EmpathyTech Philadelphia conference, innovation in the care of people with autism or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) isn’t just a professional pursuit; it’s personal. Drawing inspiration and insight from family […]

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EmpathyTech Conference Keynote Highlights Caregiver Strengths and Supports

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For Alexandra Drane, empathy-driven innovation begins with self-awareness and appreciation for the caregiving role that over 40% of us play in our loved ones’ lives. In a keynote to open the Philadelphia EmpathyTech Conference, she encouraged attendees to consider how to use technology, infused with compassion, to support and celebrate unpaid caregivers. The day-long conference […]

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Henry Tower Open House and Art Show

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Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Times: Ribbon Cutting: 2:30PM – 3:30PM – Open House/Art Show: 3:30PM – 6:30PM Place: 3232 Henry Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19129  Over the past two years, we have transformed The Tower at Henry into an inclusive community focused on connection, convenience, and modern comfort for a diverse range of tenants. We […]

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NewCourtland Germantown Home partners with Pletly on a pilot program for residents in their memory care unit.

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NewCourtland, a local non-profit organization committed to providing accelerated access to coordinated health, housing, and social services for underserved populations in Philadelphia, has partnered with Pletly, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the circles of care and enable the quality of care to all humans, regardless of social, economic level or how demanding […]

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TD Charitable Foundation Awards NewCourtland for its Housing with Supportive Services Program

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We are excited to have been awarded a $175,000 grant from the 18th annual Housing for Everyone grant program from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®. As the affordable housing crisis persists, the struggle to secure and maintain safe, affordable housing remains a daunting challenge for many […]

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