Simplify Your LIFE – Celebrating National PACE Month 2024
September is recognized as National PACE Month. This year, we are focusing on “Simplifying your life through PACE.” National PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month is a time to celebrate the innovative care model that has been transforming the lives of seniors across the country. PACE Programs, known as LIFE Programs in […]
Meet Rosalyn – “PACE: This Is the Place…”
This September, we at Senior LIFE are celebrating National PACE Month! During National PACE month, we invite interested families, and members of our local communities to visit our LIFE Health and Wellness Center to see firsthand why LIFE/PACE programs are the ideal option for keeping seniors independent in their own homes and cared for. The […]
Senior LIFE Celebrates National PACE Month
Observance Highlights the Promise of LIFE to Help Seniors Live Independently at Home September is National PACE Month, celebrating the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Senior LIFE is a provider of the PACE program, called LIFE in Pennsylvania. The innovative model of care allows seniors with long-term care needs to remain living […]
Keeping Seniors At Home; Fully Integrated Senior Healthcare Option During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The numbers are frightening. Two in five U.S. deaths from COVID-19 have occurred in nursing homes, according to tracking by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The data, while alarming, is not surprising as older people, who heavily represent the nation’s 1.3 million nursing home residents, are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19. According to AARP, “These […]
Frequently Asked Questions about The Senior LIFE Program
Whether you’re a caregiver for a senior or a senior yourself, you may have questions about how Senior LIFE works and what it entails. Read on for a look at some frequently asked questions about Senior LIFE. What is the LIFE program? “LIFE” stands for “Living Independence for the Elderly,” which is a joint Medicare/Medicaid […]
Making Senior Care at Home Easier and More Affordable – The Senior LIFE Program
Caring for an aging loved one can be stressful and frustrating, as well as emotionally and financially draining. Caregivers take on multiple roles; caring for mom and dad, their family, and maintaining their day-to-day lives, sometimes including full-time careers. Adding to the stress of caregiving for older loved ones can also include managing medications, getting […]
4 Ways Senior LIFE Promotes Socialization for Seniors
Recent research has found that a lack of socialization, along with isolation and loneliness, can be just as dangerous for older adults as some chronic health conditions. Socialization is important, though it can be more difficult to stay social as we age. Here’s how Senior LIFE can help. Why Socialization For Seniors Matters Socialization is […]
Making Sense of Health Care, Medicaid & How the LIFE Program Can Help
With all the choices, programs, changes, and processes for enrollment, Medicaid, often called Medical Assistance, can be confusing. And many older adults have heard of the LIFE Program, but wonder how it connects to Medicaid. If you are one of these seniors or their caregivers, keep reading! Medicaid is a federally mandated health insurance program […]
Answering Common Questions about the LIFE Program
If you’re a caregiver for a senior or you are a senior who is considering enrolling in Senior LIFE, you probably have questions about the LIFE Program. The Senior LIFE Program is designed to allow seniors to live their best lives at home, as opposed to living in a nursing home. Senior LIFE services give […]
Centered on You: Understanding Patient-centered Care
Considering the benefits of Senior LIFE? Our individualized, patient-centered care may be what sets us apart. But what exactly do we mean by person-centered care? Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like. It’s a way of providing care that focuses intently on the needs and wants of the individual person. This method of care perfectly […]
