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LIFE – Living Independence for the Elderly
RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL
What is LIFE? LIFE is a program that allows seniors, 55 years and older, to live independently while receiving services and supports that meet the health and personal needs of the individual.
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) is an all-inclusive, comprehensive program that helps people maintain their independence in the community through supportive services.
The program is known nationally as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). LIFE Pittsburgh
is a local, nonprofit program that has served those most in need for over 21 years. LIFE Pittsburgh provides comprehensive and integrative care to seniors who need extra assistance to continue to live in the community independently and wish to stay in the community, instead of a long-term care facility.
At LIFE Pittsburgh, older adults are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. They receive the very best care from dedicated geriatric care professionals without sacrificing their independence. Primary care and community services are provided through the Adult Day Health Centers and through the in-home program based on an individual’s needs. The continuous coordination of care sets LIFE Pittsburgh apart from any other care model, which ensures quality of life to its Participants. Each Participant is cared for by an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals including a primary care provider, social worker, dietitian, physical therapist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, personal care assistant, etc. to ensure the participant is staying in the best possible health.
This team approach has been
proven throughout the United States to provide the most coordinated, proactive care, so that the participant can enjoy the best possible quality of life. Eligible participants are 55 years old or older, live in the designated service area, meet the state’s medical requirements for nursing facility level of care, and are able to live safely in the community.
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Deanna Guarnaccio, Outreach Supervisor with LIFE Pittsburgh. Deanna can be reached at 412-444-2433 x6333 or at DGuarnaccio@ lifepittsburgh.org. To learn more about LIFE Pittsburgh call 412-388-8050 or visit www.lifepittsburgh.org. See ad on page 79.
