PACE is for CaregiversYou want the best care for your aging loved one, but getting that care can be frustrating. You know what it is like to drive your loved one to different appointments. You know managing medications and coordinating care between doctors can be challenging and time consuming. You struggle with leaving your loved one at home alone during the day.It doesn't have to be this way. Thousands of families across America have found a different and better kind of care for their aging loved ones through PACE programs. Trinity Health PACE and our programs across the country can coordinate all the care and services your loved one needs. A nursing home doesn't have to be in their future. Here are some tips to help you cope as a caregiver. You can also see if your loved one qualifies for PACE services.10 Tips for Family & CaregiversCaregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself with respite breaks often.Watch out for signs of depression and dont delay in getting professional help when you need it.When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do.Educate yourself about your loved ones condition and how to communicate effectively with doctors.Theres a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved ones independence.Trust your instincts. Most of the time theyll lead you in the right direction.Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing, and pulling. Be good to your back by learning safe lifting techniques.Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone.Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing, and pulling. Be good to your back by learning safe lifting techniques.Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.Trinity Health PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).As an alternative to nursing home care, Trinity Health PACE's care model gives participants and caregivers far more than medical services. Our full-circle care offers many advantages: We partner with you with complete and coordinated care from our team of healthcare experts who specialize in senior care. This interdisciplinary team has primary care providers, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, therapists, social workers, dieticians, and home health aides - all working together to design care plans centered around individual health needs. This team is what makes our model of care special. With this full-circle care, we can treat the whole person in mind, body and spirit. PACE offers the freedom and independence you long for, as we provide care that helps seniors live safely at home as long as possible.  Our participants' dignity and independence are our priority. Our goal is to positively impact our participants' health and overall well-being where they are most comfortable and connected in the community the sacred place they call home.  Our multi-touch approach to program participants provides peace of mind to both participants and their families. Our team takes the time to organize and coordinate all services needed with personalized care plans. We partner with you to ease the stress of managing appointments, medications and more. Our extensive list of medical and support services gives participants more resources and options than other long-term services and support plans. Contact Mercy Life in Mobile, Alabama at 251-287-8420 to find out how the PACE program can help you.

What Do You Mean By PACE?The Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) creatively coordinates the care of each participant enrolled in the program based on his or her individual needs with the goal of enabling older individuals to remain living in their community. Getting older and staying independent is not always easy. You may have trouble with daily activities like getting to primary care provider's appointments, bathing, and getting dressed. Mercy LIFE of Alabamas PACE program can help you do all of these things while living safely at home, and your team of healthcare providers at LIFE will help you live as healthy as possible. Who does Mercy LIFE of Alabama serve?Mercy LIFE of Alabama serves seniors in the community and in our center. Staying independent and remaining at home is important for seniors, but sometimes living safely at home can be a challenge. Mercy LIFE of Alabama understands this and we help seniors live safely at home. Seniors in our program benefit from a wide range of healthcare services provided in our PACE center or in the home, 365 days a year. Who pays for the program?Program payment is determined based on Medicare and Medicaid eligibility. Typically, services are free to those who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid, but some participants are required to pay monthly fees if they are over income or asset limits determined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Who qualifies?Many participants are enrolled in Medicare and qualify for Medicaid. You are likely eligible for this program if you: Are 55 or older.Live in the service care area.Are certified by the state at a nursing home level of care.Have been assessed by our care team and can live safely in the community without helpful services. Is preventative care covered?Yes. The focus of every PACE organization is to help you live in the community for as long as possible. To meet this goal, PACE programs focus on preventive care. What if my health limits my ability to come to the centers?  Can I have home care?Those who are eligible will receive home care services. The Mercy LIFE of Alabama interdisciplinary team will let you know if your care plan includes home care services. Is transportation provided?We'll provide transportation to Mercy LIFE of Alabama for activities or medical appointments. We'll also provide transportation to appointments scheduled by LIFE in your community. If I enroll in Mercy LIFE, do I have to change doctors?Participants at Mercy LIFE of Alabama must receive care from our program's care team and through our network of providers. You will need to see our primary care provider, but your specialists may be a part of our network. Our team will let you know what doctors you will be able to see when you begin the enrollment process. What Would My Day look like at Mercy LIFE of Alabama?Participants are picked up by our LIFE transportation and brought to the center in the morning. You'll have breakfast with other participants. You may see your doctor or nurse if you have an appointment in the clinic. You might also see your physical therapist or occupational therapist. Participants can enjoy a wide range of activities and groups at the center. You'll have a healthy lunch, and transportation will bring you back home in the afternoon. What are the Eligibility Requirements?You may qualify for LIFE services if you:Are age 55 or olderLive in one of the service area zip codesHave been assessed by the state as needing nursing home careAre able to live safely at home with services provided by Mercy LIFE of AlabamaMercy LIFE of Alabama services are typically free to seniors who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid or Medicaid only. For participants who do not qualify for Medicaid, there is a flat monthly fee. To learn more about Mercy LIFE of Alabama, please contact them at 251-287-8427.