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.
Transitions at MassPACE
/in News/by masspaceThe MassPACE Board of Directors is seeking applications for a new Executive Director of the Association, effective immediately. The Board recently announced that the current director, Candace Kuebel, will be retiring by year-end, and is actively recruiting for this position. Interested applicants should send an email to: info@masspace.net, and include a cover memo and resume. […]
A More Humane Model for Eldercare in the U.S.
/in Power of PACE/by masspaceThis article was originally posted on Harvard Business Review. Read the full article here. The U.S. health care system is not set up to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable, chronically ill, elderly people, especially those who are poor. Older poor people often face loneliness, depression, a lost sense of purpose, and […]
Elderly veterans care bill introduced in House
/in PACE Advocacy/by masspaceThis article was originally posted on Chronicle Online. Read the full article here. A VFW-approved House bill that aims to improve service for aging veterans was introduced in February. The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act (HR 542) would give additional support to caregivers and expand access to home- and community-based care programs for older veterans. […]
PACE gains speed as states seek nursing home alternatives
/in Aging in Place/by masspaceThis article was originally posted on Modern Healthcare. Read the full article here. A little-known program to keep low-income seniors out of nursing homes is getting a shot in the arm.
A Spotlight on PACE Nurses
/in Inside PACE, News/by masspaceDuring this week’s quarterly meeting of MassPACE, we had the privilege of speaking with our exceptional PACE nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day. The nurses we chose to spotlight were nominated for the distinguished Phyllis Solomon Award, established to honor the memory of Phyllis Solomon. Phyllis Solomon was a highly […]
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Rural America: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary
/in PACE Advocacy/by masspaceThis article was originally posted on National Advisory Committee on Rural Health Services. Read the full article here. Although 1 in 5 older adults (65 and over) in the United States live in rural areas,1 there is inadequate access to long-term services and supports (LTSS)1, particularly home and community-based services (HCBS), to meet the complex […]
A PACE-Based Approach to Care Disparities Among Seniors
/in Community Care/by masspaceRead the full article here. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the racial gap in life expectancy hit its highest levels since 1998, with Black Americans living six years less than their white counterparts. This gap can be explained in part due to disparities in senior care. Older Black adults are more likely to […]
Senate Panel OKs Veterans Long-Term Care Bill
/in PACE Advocacy/by Jennifer MaynardThis article was originally posted on Think Advisor. Read the full article here. Congress could make it easier for veterans to get long-term care at home. The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has approved S. 141, the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act bill. The bill — which was introduced by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and has […]
Considerations for Combining PACE with Housing
/in Aging in Place, Inside PACE, Power of PACE/by Jennifer MaynardIn recent years, there has been a recognition of the importance of social determinants of health, including the impact of where a person lives on their overall health and well-being. This is especially true for older adults, for whom safe, accessible, housing with integrated health and long-term care services (such as home care, housekeeping, and […]
EBNHC + TND + PACE =A New Era for our Senior Citizens
/in Inside PACE/by masspaceRead the full article here. In 1965, the rock band The Who gave us this iconic line in their anthemic 1960s song, My Generation: “Hope I die before I get old.” Well, anyone old enough to remember that song (and reading this column) obviously didn’t follow their advice — and those now-senior citizens are far […]
PACE and Affordable Senior Housing
/in Power of PACE/by masspaceThis video was originally posted on Vimeo. Watch the video here.
Congressional Briefing – Increasing Affordability and Access to PACE
/in PACE Advocacy/by Jennifer MaynardWatch the video on Vimeo.