"Each PACE program is community-based and provides wraparound medical and social services. The goal is simple but powerful: help seniors age with dignity and independence while remaining in their communities as long as possible and simultaneously reducing hospitalizations. Its comprehensive services range from primary care, physical therapy, social work and dental, to transportation, meals, home care and day center activities."
"PACE sounds nice, but does it actually work? A 2021 study by CalPACE, the state's PACE advocacy association, found that PACE participants were hospitalized 44% less often than similar non-PACE individuals and had 26% less emergency room usage. Additionally, 98% of PACE participants continued to live in the community, and participants overall experienced lower rates of depression, better medication adherence, and higher satisfaction with care."
PACE provides community-based, wraparound medical and social services enabling older adults to age safely at home. Services include primary care, physical therapy, social work, dental care, transportation, meals, home care, and day center activities. PACE is funded through Medicare and Medi-Cal, making it accessible to many people. Eligible participants are 55 or older, live in a program's service area, and require nursing-home-level care. A 2021 CalPACE study found participants had 44% fewer hospitalizations, 26% less emergency room use, and 98% remained living in the community. Participants also showed lower depression rates, better medication adherence, and higher satisfaction with care. PACE remains underutilized despite demonstrated benefits and existing solutions to expand access.
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