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“Living LIFE on Your Own Terms!” Senior Forum InnovAge Pennsylvania LIFE
Mission of the “Living LIFE on Your Own Terms” M eeting Objective Purpose of PACE/LIFE Program How we have impacted lives Introductions of Attendees Center Directors Welcome Objective and Goal /Community Resources and Liaison Work –Aja Senior Concerns Next Steps – Next Meeting Senior Discussion 2 Agenda
3 Age In Place A majority of aging adults want to grow older in their own homes. = With customized healthcare and social support, we help seniors do just that.
To work together as a healthcare community to better serve seniors living in North West Philadelphia, Germantown, East Falls, and Roxborough neighborhoods. Our InnovAge Mantra is: “Live LIFE on Your Own Terms” Understand the terms of our participants Provide a platform to discuss senior issues and concerns W ork to solve or provide the necessary resources 4 “Live LIFE on Your Terms” Professional Series Mission
Understand PACE role and the benefits of working with a LIFE Center Hear from Center Directors and their goal from the community Understand How to Connect with LIFE for participants needs and referrals Identify a major concern for building Social Coordinator Identify 3 issues that are a common thread in the community Friday, June 12, 2020 5 Meeting Objectives
6 Program All-inclusive Care for the Elderly Onsite medical, dental, and PT/OT Transportation Activities Meals Caregiver respite Living Independently for Elders (LIFE)
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly 7 Overview of PACE ( PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. Currently operating out of 31 states
Care and services in the home, the community, and the PACE center. H ave contracts with many specialists and other providers in the community to make sure that you get the care you need. Participants get most of their care from staff employed by the PACE organization in the PACE center . PACE centers meet state and federal safety requirements. PACE Organizations Provide: 8 Overview of PACE
Adult day primary care (including doctor and recreational therapy nursing services) Dentistry Emergency services Home care Hospital care Laboratory/x-ray services Meals Medical specialty services Nursing home care Nutritional counseling Physical therapy Prescription drugs Preventive care Social services, including caregiver training, support groups, and respite care Social work counseling Transportation to the PACE center for activities or medical appointments . 9 PACE Benefits to Participants
10 About InnovAge 16 centers Largest LIFE | PACE provider in the country based on the number of participants served Operate in 5 states Nearly 6 ,000 participants s erved daily 1989 Established as one of the original PACE* p ilot programs LIFE is known nationally as PACE* * Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Serving Northeast, Northwest, and Northern Philadelphia Centers: Allegheny Germantown Henry Ave. St. Bart’s InnovAge Pennsylvania LIFE
Age Independently At Home LIFE participants are always at the center of the care circle because LIFE provides wrap around services, customized to each participant.
Individualized Complete Care One Place Life on Your Terms 13 LIFE Overview
14 Team-based Medical Care Expert Care Team Primary Care, Emergency Care and Hospitalization Care Coordination
15 LIFE at InnovAge
With over 23 years of experience as a registered nurse, Veronica brings a broad range of experience to her role as center director at InnovAge's Allegheny LIFE center. Her past roles include work in acute care, pediatrics , and long-term care. Veronica earned her master’s degree in long-term care administration from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing 16 Meet the Center Director – Ronni Lyons
Jacquelynn brings more than 30 years of experience to her role as center director for InnovAge’s Germantown LIFE center, having served seniors in Philadelphia through the LIFE program, affordable housing, adult day care, skilled nursing, and senior centers. Jacquelynn earned her master’s degree in health administration from St. Joseph’s University, and has a bachelor’s degree from Temple University in health management studies . She is also a licensed nursing home administrator in Pennsylvania. 17 Meet the Center Director- Jackie Williams
A North Philadelphia native, Aja brings over 13 years of experience and compassion in serving the community she grew up in. From Olney (19120) area of Philadelphia, Aja attended Philadelphia High School for Girls; following a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration majoring in Marketing and International Business from Drexel University. Business savvy with the focus on providing social service and giving back to the community has always been important to Aja who volunteered with the American Red Cross and organized personal drives to give to the homeless during the holidays at a very young age. Aja is new to the InnovAge family but has been working as PACE/LIFE Navigator for the past year, first joining the Mercy LIFE team, later compelled to provide education about LIFE services to those closer to home. Aja’s pass roles in Public Relations and Business Development for various companies including medical practices in Brooklyn, New York h as always led her to focus on the needs of the consumers giving a special kind of boldness of care and concern for the individuals she provides service too. 18 Community Liaison Aja firmly believes in social businesses who serve the community with education and the right resources .
Allegheny Senior Apartments: Ann Greenberg Allegheny Senior Center: Denizia Joseph Fairthorne Housing: Polly Schaller Philip Murray Housing: Serita McGhee Ruth Williams: Claude Robinson York House: Markeisha Brown InnovAge Staff: Brian Fioravanti, Director of Business Development Justin Smith, Strategic Account Executive 19 Welcome!!! Attendee Intro
Understand How to Connect with LIFE for participants needs and referrals Review Aging Population Concerns Gather one goal from Social Coordinator Identify 3 issues that are a common thread in the community Revisit Objectives 20 What is This About Again!!!
Non-emergency Call Us Access your illness or injury Help you determine the best place for the care you need By phone At the Center Home visit Urgent care Hospital Emergency Sudden chest pain Passed out or blacked out Fallen and have a broken bone Sudden numbness or weakness in your face, extremities or slurred speech Sudden severe headache with change vision 21 Participant Not Feeling Well?
Life Center is the First Point of Contact for Existing Participants Allegheny: LIFE: 267-335-1500 Kayetta or Janice Henry: LIFE 267-774-2920 Karnesa Bibs Social Worker: Paul Malfara T: 215-951-4416 [email protected] Community Liaison: Aja Chavis T: 267-309-1124 [email protected] 22 Important Contacts
Medication Management Malnutrition /Healthy Eating Technology Neglect of Medical Attention Diabetes or medical condition Stroke etc… Legal Matters Social isolation What’s Missing??? Pre-COVID vs. COVID 23 Aging Population Concerns
Identify Your Top 3 concerns Estimate the percentage amount of people that are dealing with each issue Schedule Group Meeting Follow-up meeting individually if needed Identify Concerns and Find Solutions 24 Next Steps
25 Support and Unity in The Community Education and resources for you, your residents and their caregivers Provide Necessary and essential services
26 Thank You MyInnovAge.com Aja Chavis Business Development Representative [email protected] Thank you Questions ?