WINCHESTER, Va., Aug. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ridge Independence at Home announces the
launch of its new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
(PACE), set to open for enrolled participants on September 1, 2024. This innovative program
provides comprehensive community-based care for seniors, allowing
them to receive medical and social supportive services so they can
continue to live safely and independently in their homes and
communities.
"We are grateful to introduce PACE to our community to provide
outstanding care to eligible participants," said SueAnn Myers, who leads the dedicated team at
Blue Ridge Independence at Home. "Our goal is to provide
individuals 55 and older with the care and support they need to
live independently and with dignity. PACE aligns perfectly with our
mission to enhance the quality of life for aging individuals in the
communities we are privileged to serve."
This program integrates a full spectrum of preventative,
primary, acute, and long-term health, and personal care services,
including social activities in a supportive environment. The
interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners,
social workers, therapists, dieticians, transportation drivers, and
personal care aides who coordinate all aspects of health and
wellbeing to address each participant's holistic needs.
"Today marks a pivotal moment for our community with the opening
of PACE. It represents a profound commitment to keeping our seniors
connected and cared for and underscores the dedication of the
entire board—meeting the needs of our aging and seriously ill
neighbors," noted Richard Kennedy,
Board Chair, Blue Ridge Hospice.
Personalized in-home care will support daily activities for safe
living, while medical services will be provided at the Blue Ridge
Independence at Home PACE Center, 2333 Valor Drive, Winchester. Open Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the center is
designed for the unique needs of the elderly. It features a full
medical clinic, recreational and dining areas, sensory and quiet
rooms, and integrates medical, social, and long-term care services.
Reliable transportation is available for trips to the center and
specialty medical appointments.
Jason Parsons, President and CEO
of Blue Ridge Hospice and Blue Ridge Independence at Home, added,
"The founding purpose of these organizations are to meet the
healthcare needs of our communities, and that mission remains to
this day. With the opening of Blue Ridge Independence at Home, we
are fulfilling our promise to expand to meet community need. This
new PACE Center is a key part of our vision to build a world-class
continuum of care, focused on community, quality, and access. We
are dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our service area who is
aging or facing chronic illness receives high-quality care with
dignity and respect."
Blue Ridge Independence at Home is open to individuals aged 55
and older who reside within our service area, who are living with
chronic health care needs and/or disabilities, and who meet
specific criteria (most of whom are dually eligible for Medicare
and Medicaid benefits), including needing nursing home level of
care but preferring to stay in their own homes.
About Blue Ridge Independence at Home
Blue Ridge
Independence at Home, an affiliated organization of Blue Ridge
Hospice, provides comprehensive and compassionate care for the
elderly in defined Zip codes in Winchester City and Clark, Frederick, Fauquier, Loudoun, Rappahannock, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. Our interdisciplinary team of
medical and nonclinical professionals work collaboratively to
deliver personalized services that promote health, independence,
and quality of life. To learn more about the Blue Ridge
Independence at Home PACE program or to find out if you or a loved
one qualifies, please visit brih.org or contact us at
540-313-9333 or info@brih.org.
Contact:
Kim
Golanski
(540) 617-2754
kgolanski@brih.org
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