Last modified on August 20th, 2024 at 03:12 pm
Senior Community Care Provides For All Health Care And Social Needs Of Seniors Who Enroll In Our Program.
It Is The Sole Service Provider For Participants And Guarantees Access To Services, But Not To A Specific Provider. Senior Community Care Contracts With Many Of Primary Care Physicians And Specialists In Delta And Montrose County.
Services provided must be approved by the IDT for each participant based on their individually assessed needs/wants/desires.
Transportation Services (Door-to-door)
- Door to door transportation services to PACE Center and to specialty Medical Appointments.
- Drivers provide safety oversight for participants during loading and unloading.
- Drivers are CPR / and first aid trained and must pass a drug screening and background check.
Medical & Specialty Care
- Accessibility to PACE clinics in both Delta and Montrose counties
- Primary Care services provided by our In-house physician or in many cases, by your current primary care physician
- Nursing Care provided in PACE clinic. Nursing on call services 24 hours per day, 365 day per year
- Specialty services provided by contracted physicians in the community
- Labwork, X-rays and Surgery
- Emergency care
- Hospitalization
- Coordinated care provided by PACE Interdisciplinary Team and provides care plan review every six months or more often if needed to ensure participant needs are addressed
- Nutrition support provided by our Dietician at the PACE Center
- Spiritual support provided by our Chaplain
- Case Management services provided by our social workers
Accessible Care
- Care provided in both the PACE Clinics and home environment
- On call nursing services available 24-hours per day, 365 days per year
Prescription & Non Prescription Drug Coverage
- Medication management oversight
- Medications provided at no copay
- Home delivery of medications
- Assistance in managing multiple medications
- Medication reminders
Medical Equipment & Supplies
- Durable Medical Equipment such as canes, walkers and wheelchairs
- Home delivery of incontinence products
- Home delivery of supplements for weight stabilization
- Disclosure/Disclaimer: Participants may be liable for costs if DME (Durable Medical
- Equipment) is not approved by IDT.
Meals
- Delicious, warm and healthy meals served weekdays at PACE centers
Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
- Physical therapy services to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability provided by licensed therapists at the PACE centers
- Occupational therapy service to assist individuals to develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living at the PACE centers
- Home visits and modifications to ensure a safe living environment
Relief Services for Caregivers
- Respite stays for participants
In-Home Services
- Skilled home health services
- Personal care such as bathing, dressing and medication assistance
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
Therapeutic Recreation
- Activities are purposeful and therapeutic in nature
- Activities are offered 5 days per week in both centers. These activities include: fine arts classes, music classes, book groups, sports, crafts, cognitive games, dance, adult education and entertainment
- Activities are facilitated by Therapeutic Recreation professionals and aides
- Therapeutic Recreation Activities promote health, wellness, socialization, sense of community, lifelong learning, engagement and skill development
- Numerous outings offered monthly in both centers
- Health and wellness activities such as aquatic exercises, Tai Chi and indoor/outdoor sports
- Therapeutic Recreation activities promote quality of life and independence
- Opportunity to create a Living Legacy highlighting participants lives
Dental Care and Dentures
- Cleaning and preventative care by a Dental Hygienist
- Dental work provided by a PACE dentist or contracted provider in the community
- Upon assessed need, dentures will be provided expeditiously as necessary for each participant
Vision Care (Including Glasses)
- Vision services provided by a contracted provider in the community
- Upon assessed need, eyeglasses will be provided expeditiously as necessary for each participant
Hearing Care (Hearing Aids)
- Hearing services provided by a contracted provider in the community
- Upon assessed need, hearing aids will be provided expeditiously as necessary for each participant
Podiatry
- Preventative and routine foot care
Mental Health Services
- Mental health services with contracted providers to enhance independence and growth of our participants
- Grief and support services
- Social workers and case managers assist with provision of additional resources as needed
- Spiritual services provided by PACE Chaplain
Palliative & End-of-Life Care
- Participant and family-centered care that is focused on improving quality of life and relieving suffering in the last years, months, weeks or days of life
- Care addresses physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Care provided in your home or community setting by the PACE team
- Respectful of individual autonomy, self-determination, and personal wishes