What is PACE?
PACE is centered on the core belief that given a choice, most elders, the disabled, and their families would choose to receive care in their homes and communities rather than in a nursing home.
PACE Eligibility
In an effort to serve as an accessible option for the elderly and disabled people 55 and over in Massachusetts, there are only four criteria to be eligible for PACE.
News & Advocacy
Join MassPACE in advocacy efforts to expand access to PACE and catch up on the latest news and events about PACE across the state.
New Element Care CEO Sets the PACE for Elderly Health
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on ItemLive.com. LYNN — Swampscott resident Doug Thompson stepped into the role of Element Care’s CEO at the end of September and has continued the nonprofit’s mission of providing healthcare to older adults. Thompson worked in the healthcare industry for more than 30 years before arriving at Element Care, working […]
100 Days After Governor Healey Signed Affordable Homes Act, New Initiatives Rolling Out
/in In the News, Policy Priorities/by masspaceThis article was originally published on MASS.gov. BOSTON — Today, Secretary Augustus announced progress on the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, with 41 percent of policies having been implemented in the first 100 days following the signing of the bill. Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law on Aug. 6. The bill authorizes […]
House Passage of Bill to Provide Veterans Improved Healthcare and Benefits Will Increase Access to PACE
/in In the News, Policy Priorities/by masspaceThis article was originally published on NPA Online. WASHINGTON, DC – November 18, 2023 – The National PACE Association (NPA) today said that the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act will give veterans increased access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly […]
How PACE offers a roadmap to achieve the Triple Aim
/in Inside PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Medical Economics. It’s never once crossed my mind that I’d write an authorization to remove bed bugs from a patient’s home. Further, I wouldn’t have thought that treating bed bugs would save money for taxpayers. That is until I joined the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a […]
Onward Receives $2.3 Million NIH Grant to Scale Transportation Solutions for Older Adults
/in In the News, Policy Priorities/by masspaceThis article was originally published on AP News. Funding will support research on the impact of Door-Through-Door rideshare for adults with mobility impairments and Alzheimer’s dementias. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / — Onward Health inc., a leading provider of Door-Through-Door transportation solutions for older adults and individuals with mobility and […]
Element Care on PACE for Grand Opening in Lynn
/in In the News, Inside PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Item Live. LYNN — Element Care cut the ribbon for its newest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) site, the Magnolia A. Contreras Day Center, on Thursday. Subscribe for the full article.
PACE Advocates Decry High Drug Prices for Program Participants
/in Inside PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally published on McKnights Home Care. Aging care stakeholders on Monday urged Congress to alleviate financial burdens for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) participants, who often face exorbitant costs for prescription medications. These high costs are due to the so-called PACE Part D penalty, according to the National PACE Association. […]
Gov. Healey Signs Long-Term Care Reforms Into Law
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on AARP. Reforms are coming to the long-term care industry in Massachusetts. After the Massachusetts House & Seante passed the reform package last week, Governor Healey signed the bill into law Friday. The reforms will strengthen regulations, require infection outbreak response plans, and address staffing issues with a career ladder […]
Aging at the Right PACE
/in Power of PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally published on The Daily Sentinal. Sarah Burke, 84, has always loved her independence and the excitement of experiencing something new. She has lived in Massachusetts, Florida, Grand Junction and, when Burke was 79, she returned to live in her home country of Ireland. After a couple of years, it became apparent to […]
Bob’s Own Words:What is Age-Friendly
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on AARP. Age friendly. What does that mean? What makes a city or town age friendly? Of course, it’s the practical stuff – the things a community does to ensure a safe, healthy environment for people as we age. But first it’s about listening and seeing and walking in the shoes […]
An Age-Friendly Bay State, A Team Effort
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on AARP. Approximately 45 million Americans are age 65 or older. By 2030, that number will reach 73 million Americans. At that point, fully one in five Americans will be older than 65. By 2034, the United States will —for the first time ever — be a country comprised of […]
Element Care PACE Opens New Site to Expand PACE Services to Seniors in Massachusetts
/in In the News/by masspaceThis article was originally published on Business Wire. Massachusetts-based non-profit expands PACE program offerings to underserved adults over 55 in Lynn and surrounding areas LYNN, Mass., June 10, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Element Care PACE, a non-profit healthcare organization helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their homes, is celebrating the opening of its new PACE site in […]