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The Sarah Ralston Foundation, formerly '''Ralston Center''', introduces itself with the line, "Quality of life in aging since 1817", and {{gives}}<blockquote>The Ralston Center board and leadership team are focused on quality of life in aging, an issue more relevant now than ever before.  Our goal is to provide people 55 years of age or older with the services and support they need to live in their own homes and communities as they age.<br><br>Today, Ralston Center includes:
*Ralston My Way. a nonprofit Pennsylvania Department of Health licensed homecare agency.
*Ralston’s Age-Friendly Initiative, a collaboration with more than 40 local organizations to create a more livable community for underserved older West Philadelphians.
*Ralston Wellness, a program providing fitness, social engagement opportunities and workshops.
*Ralston Awards, a recognition program for Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Students in Gerontology and professionals focused on creating an Age-Friendly West Philadelphia.
*Joseph J. Hill Ralston Mercy-Douglass House, a 55-unit independent living apartment building for low-income seniors.
*Ralston House, our historic facility and former residence for elders on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
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== Services for people 55+  ==
==In The News==
*[http://hiddencityphila.org/2017/05/ralston-center-celebrates-200-years-of-senior-care/ Ralston Center Celebrates 200 Years Of Senior Care], Hidden City Philadelphia, May 3, 2017.


Since 1817, Ralston Center has been a pioneering advocate for the aging. The quality of life of older adults is our sole focus, and our goal is to provide people 55+ with the services and support they need to live in their own homes and communities as they age. We’re a not-for-profit organization, but we’re also a location, Ralston House, where renowned experts have gathered to address issues of aging. If you’re looking to get the most out of life, we invite you to explore the many programs and services we offer.<br>
==See Also==
*[[Ralston My Way (Is-Past)]]


See also: [[Ralston My Way|Ralston My Way]]  
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 23 May 2025

https://sarahralstonfoundation.org/


The Sarah Ralston Foundation, formerly Ralston Center, introduces itself with the line, "Quality of life in aging since 1817", and gives the following descriptive information:

The Ralston Center board and leadership team are focused on quality of life in aging, an issue more relevant now than ever before. Our goal is to provide people 55 years of age or older with the services and support they need to live in their own homes and communities as they age.

Today, Ralston Center includes:

  • Ralston My Way. a nonprofit Pennsylvania Department of Health licensed homecare agency.
  • Ralston’s Age-Friendly Initiative, a collaboration with more than 40 local organizations to create a more livable community for underserved older West Philadelphians.
  • Ralston Wellness, a program providing fitness, social engagement opportunities and workshops.
  • Ralston Awards, a recognition program for Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Students in Gerontology and professionals focused on creating an Age-Friendly West Philadelphia.
  • Joseph J. Hill Ralston Mercy-Douglass House, a 55-unit independent living apartment building for low-income seniors.
  • Ralston House, our historic facility and former residence for elders on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.

In The News

See Also