A Caregiver’s Journey with PACE Your Life

In the early years of their marriage, Mary Perkins saw her role in her marriage as a wife and partner, supporting her husband throughout their marriage. When he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2019, she found herself also serving as his caregiver. Initially, the couple visited Penn Memory Center (PMC) for neurology consults as well as supportive programs and resources. In 2021, his diagnosis changed to mild dementia and in 2022, he was diagnosed with late onset Alzheimer’s as well as vascular dementia.

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Embracing Independence: The Advantages of Aging in Place

As individuals enter their senior years, the concept of “aging in place” emerges as a viable and beneficial choice. Aging in place involves staying in one’s home while accessing necessary support and care services. This deliberate decision holds sentimental value and offers practical advantages, contributing to a fulfilling and comfortable life for seniors.

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PACE Your LIFE : Delaware’s Newest, Easiest Way to Continue Living Independently in Your Own Home

Caregiving is a 24/7 responsibility and caregiver stress is very real. Caregiving can impact a caregiver’s professional life, family and personal relationships, their health, and can have negative financial consequences. Yet every day, women & men serve as caregivers to parents, spouses, friends, and neighbors who are elderly or have disabilities. Caregivers do housework, provide personal care, shop and prepare food, schedule and drive to appointments, give medication, plan activities, and offer emotional support. Many do this while work- ing full-time and raising families. And they do this so that their loved one can remain in their own home.

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Pace Your Life Continues to Grow

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Your Life opened in the Milford Wellness Village recently. The program focuses on helping older adults age in place, providing them with healthcare, medication, transportation and even meals. PACE Your Life will hold an open house on Thursday, June 16 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The public is invited to the event at the center on Clarke Avenue.

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New facility provides more resources for elderly population in DE, allows patients to set their own ‘pace’

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Your Life opened in the Milford Wellness Village recently. The program focuses on helping older adults age in place, providing them with healthcare, medication, transportation and even meals. PACE Your Life will hold an open house on Thursday, June 16 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The public is invited to the event at the center on Clarke Avenue.

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First PACE Program for the Elderly Opens in Southern Delaware

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Your Life opened in the Milford Wellness Village recently. The program focuses on helping older adults age in place, providing them with healthcare, medication, transportation and even meals. PACE Your Life will hold an open house on Thursday, June 16 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The public is invited to the event at the center on Clarke Avenue.

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PACE Your Life opens in Milford Wellness Village

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Your Life opened in the Milford Wellness Village recently. The program focuses on helping older adults age in place, providing them with healthcare, medication, transportation and even meals. PACE Your Life will hold an open house on Thursday, June 16 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The public is invited to the event at the center on Clarke Avenue.

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