Why Some Participants Choose PACE Even When Leaving a Longtime Physician Feels Difficult
What You Gain with PACE
A Personal Care Team
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Social workers
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Dietitians
- Transportation coordinators
Coordinated Care
- Medical appointments
- Medications
- Specialty care
- Therapies
- Social services
Support for Family Caregivers
- Less time coordinating care
- Reduced caregiver stress
- Expert guidance when needs change
Help Staying at Home
- Comprehensive services designed to help participants remain safely in their homes and communities
A Common Concern
Many older adults have seen the same doctor for years, sometimes decades. It is natural to feel hesitant about making a change.
One of the most common questions we hear is:
"Will I have to leave my current doctor?"
While that can be a difficult decision, many participants discover that PACE offers something bigger: a complete team dedicated to helping them stay healthy, independent, and living at home.
Why Families Choose PACE
Many participants tell us they choose PACE because it provides:
- One team working together on their behalf
- Better coordination of care
- Greater support for family caregivers
- Access to comprehensive services
- The opportunity to remain living at home
The Goal of PACE
PACE is about more than medical care.
It is about helping older adults:
- Stay independent
- Maintain their quality of life
- Avoid unnecessary hospitalizations
- Age safely in their own homes and communities
Participant Success Story
"I Thought I Was Giving Up My Doctor. Instead, I Gained a Team."
When Mary first heard about PACE, she wasn't interested. She had been seeing the same primary care physician for nearly 20 years and didn't want to start over with someone new.
At the same time, her daughter was struggling to coordinate appointments, medications, transportation, and communication between multiple providers.
After meeting the PACE team and learning more about the program, Mary decided to enroll.
Today, she receives coordinated medical care, transportation, therapy services, and social support through PACE. Most importantly, she continues living safely at home, and her daughter no longer carries the caregiving burden alone.
"I thought I was giving up my doctor. What I really gained was a whole team."
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