Element Care PACE and YWCA Greater Newburyport Offering Integrated Housing and Comprehensive Healthcare at the Element Care PACE Center in Methuen

Massachusetts-based non-profits broaden housing and PACE program offerings to underserved older adults in Methuen, Lawrence and other surrounding communities

Element Care Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a non-profit healthcare organization helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their homes, is celebrating the opening of its new PACE site in Methuen, Massachusetts. In collaboration with YWCA Greater Newburyport, the new PACE Center will provide essential, comprehensive healthcare services, integrated housing, and engaging activities to allow older adults to stay engaged and to receive coordinated care at home and in their community.

“Our PACE program streamlines healthcare by providing personalized care – including primary care and specialist services such as rehabilitation, social work and behavioral health – all under one roof. Integrating housing with comprehensive healthcare helps support the healthcare needs of aging adults while simultaneously addressing the growing senior housing crisis in Massachusetts,” said Douglas Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at Element Care. “We are thrilled to open the revamped Element Care PACE center in Methuen with an integrated housing model to serve more Massachusetts seniors in need.”

The Element Care PACE Methuen Center located on the first floor of 14 Ingalls Court in Methuen helps reduce barriers to care, and offers a proactive and person-centered approach to senior healthcare, particularly for low-income seniors. PACE unified care teams cover the facilitation of several aspects of healthcare including well and sick visits, primary care, physical and occupational activities, meals, activities, dental, vision, behavioral health, social work, transportation and more. Studies show PACE participants have lower rates of hospital stays and readmissions and improved quality of life. The YWCA Residences at Ingalls Court, located in the same building, will provide 48 affordable senior housing apartments for low-income seniors.

The new center opens as the population of aging seniors in Massachusetts continues to grow simultaneously with the need for quality comprehensive healthcare for thousands of at-risk seniors and the need for access to affordable housing. By 2035, nearly one in four residents in Massachusetts will be 65 or older – emphasizing the necessity for quality healthcare and senior housing solutions.

“The YWCA residences at Ingalls Court were designed to allow seniors to age in place – the units include roll in showers with strategically placed grab bars to reduce the risk of falling, kitchens which can easily be converted for wheelchair accessibility and community areas where people can meet and socialize,” said John Feehan, Executive Director at YWCA Greater Newburyport. “The building was designed to meet Passive Housing Standards which not only means it will be extremely energy efficient, but also means seniors will not have to deal with cold winter drafts. We were also able to obtain private funding which allows us to generate 1/3 of our energy requirements on site. We believe combining affordable housing and PACE will provide a new model for senior care in the Commonwealth and beyond.”

“We are thrilled to provide this integrated housing and coordinated care model to residents of Methuen and the Greater Lawrence area,” said Thompson. “The expansion of the Element Care PACE center in Methuen will allow us to provide personalized care and improve overall quality of life to more members of our local aging population.”

ABOUT ELEMENT CARE PACE

The Element Care PACE Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a non-profit healthcare organization with a simple mission: to help older adults 55+ live safely and comfortably in their homes and communities for as long as they can, keeping their stays in hospitals and nursing facilities as minimal as possible. Founded in 1995, Element Care PACE was established as a joint venture of the Lynn Community Health Center and Greater Lynn Senior Services to bring PACE to seniors in the community. Element Care PACE has seven PACE centers in Massachusetts covering the North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston communities. In addition, Element Care has a site in Washington DC. Learn more at www.elementcare.org

ABOUT YWCA GREATER NEWBURYPORT

Founded in 1883, the YWCA Greater Newburyport has been providing affordable housing since 1890. YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The lack of affordable housing disproportionately impacts women and their families. Safe, decent affordable housing can be the foundation of women’s empowerment. Today, YWCA Greater Newburyport operates affordable housing in four communities serving 124 households. In addition, we offer preschool and school age childcare, free programs for cancer survivors, aquatics and wellness. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit us at www.ywcanewburyport.org.

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