National PACE Month in September is an opportunity to celebrate Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and their ability to help seniors remain living in the community for as long as possible.

Redwood Coast PACE, a program of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center, was the first rural PACE program in California, and is the sole PACE program in Humboldt County.  Redwood Coast PACE serves more than 400 participants at  centers in Arcata, Eureka and Fortuna.

PACE is a proven, community-based model of care that provides medical care, social services and daily support for older adults. The program significantly improves the quality of life for participants and their caregivers through services such as prescription drug coverage, meals and transportation.

Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team of professionals. Primary care providers, nurses, social workers, therapists, home care coordinators and transportation staff work together to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care. As a result, 94% of PACE participants are able to continue living in their community rather than in an institutional setting or nursing home.

The importance of PACE continues to grow as the country approaches a major demographic milestone. By 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. This shift presents challenges for older adults and their families, from access to affordable housing and caregiver support to workforce shortages, long-term care financing, and the need for technology that enables safety and independence.
PACE provides unique solutions to address each of these challenges.

For more information about Redwood Coast PACE or to inquire about enrollment, call us at 707-443-9747, visit our webpage, or submit the referral form found here.