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Dementia Care & Independence: The Power of PACE
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In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Jessica Downing of Ascension Living PACE to unpack the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, better known as PACE.
Together, they explore how PACE supports senior independence, provides comprehensive healthcare services, and removes some of the biggest barriers aging adults face, including transportation, access to Medicare/Medicaid–covered care, and reliable support for those living with dementia.
Jessica explains how PACE’s wraparound model, featuring 11 healthcare disciplines, helps older adults stay safely in their homes and communities. They also clear up common misconceptions, especially the fear of losing independence, and spotlight the critical role PACE plays in reducing caregiver burnout.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- What PACE is and who qualifies
- How transportation empowers seniors to stay active and connected
- Why PACE is a lifeline for families caring for loved ones with dementia
- How Medicare/Medicaid interact with PACE services
- What makes the wraparound care model unique
- How PACE supports caregivers and promotes healthy aging
If you support aging loved ones or work in elder care, this is a must-listen episode.
Host: Attorney Bob Mannor, CELA, CDP
Guest: Jessica Downing, Ascencion Living PACE Michigan
Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto
Assistant Producers: Samantha Noah, Shalena Gaul, Alecia Campbell
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ABOUT US:
Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.
We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...
Chapters
1. Meet Jessica And Define PACE (00:00:00)
2. New Center Location And Capacity (00:01:48)
3. Door-To-Door Transportation Promise (00:03:13)
4. Who Qualifies And How Costs Work (00:04:06)
5. Living Settings PACE Supports (00:05:05)
6. The 11 Disciplines And Care Team (00:06:04)
7. Unlimited Therapy Driven By Need (00:07:06)
8. Coordinating Medicaid And Eligibility (00:08:28)
9. Misconceptions About Independence (00:09:19)
10. Custom Plans And Consistent Team (00:10:12)
11. Jessica’s Path And Personal Stake (00:12:42)
12. Dementia Support, Respite, And Socializing (00:14:04)
13. Quality Of Life And Key Takeaways (00:16:23)
14. How To Start And Subscribe (00:17:24)
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