BoldAge PACE observed National PACE Month in September, showcasing its comprehensive approach to senior care. The organization emphasized its commitment to helping older adults maintain their health and independence within their homes and communities.
Mary Austin, CEO of BoldAge PACE, explained the program’s philosophy. She stressed the importance of a holistic approach, emphasizing that the program views each participant as a whole person, considering their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This integrated model, she noted, brings together healthcare, social services, and family support to enhance the quality of life for seniors.
The program’s structure, which includes physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and transportation staff, ensures that participants’ various needs are met. This coordinated care, BoldAge PACE stated, helps reduce hospitalizations and delays the need for nursing home placement.
One BoldAge PACE participant, Shirley P., shared her positive experience. She highlighted the sense of community and family support she found within the program, emphasizing the positive impact it had on her well-being.
BoldAge PACE serves older adults in seven communities, adapting its services to meet the unique needs of each area. The program’s comprehensive approach covers a wide range of services, from post-illness recovery to transportation assistance and social interaction opportunities at its centers.
The organization used National PACE Month as an opportunity to invite families, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders to learn more about the PACE program and its potential to improve the lives of older Americans. BoldAge PACE‘s integrated model aims to provide cost savings to Medicare and Medicaid by reducing the need for costly emergency care and institutionalization. Further information about the program is available on their website.
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