Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

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Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (pronounced /proʊˈɡræm ɒv ɔːl-ɪnˈkluːsɪv kɛər fɔːr ðiː ˈɛldərli/), often abbreviated as PACE, is a comprehensive healthcare program designed to provide and coordinate all needed preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services so that older individuals can continue living in the community.

Etymology

The term "Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly" is self-explanatory, with each word denoting the program's purpose. "Program" refers to the organized system of services, "All-Inclusive" indicates that the program covers a wide range of care and services, "Care" refers to the medical and personal assistance provided, and "for the Elderly" specifies the target demographic.

Overview

PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their healthcare needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. With PACE, the focus is on the individual - not the condition. PACE teams provide coordinated care to help participants stay independent and living in their community as long as possible.

Related Terms

  • Medicare: A federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older or have a severe disability, no matter your income.
  • Medicaid: A state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a very low income.
  • Long-term care: A variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods.
  • Preventive care: Measures taken for disease prevention, as opposed to disease treatment.
  • Primary care: Health care that covers a range of prevention, wellness, and treatment for common illnesses.
  • Acute care: A branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.

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