Hudson Headwaters Anticipates 2024 Opening of New PACE Program

New PACE Facility

The exterior of PACE at Hudson Headwaters, located at 38 Larose Street in Glens Falls.

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PACE Leadership

The PACE at Hudson Headwaters leadership team. Top row from left to right: Charly Mallet, Director of Quality and Compliance, Linda Spokane, President and Program Director, Sarah Mija, Director of Site Operations and Team Services. Bottom row from left to right: Michael Miles, M.D., Medical Director and Michele Boxley, Vice President of Finance and Contracts.

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Slingerland, M.D., speaks at grand opening.

Tucker Slingerland, M.D., Hudson Headwaters CEO, speaks in the PACE day center at the grand opening celebration of Glens Falls Family Health on November 16, 2023.

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Pace Day Center Amenities

The PACE Day Center includes a fireplace and living room area and will serve as an important hub for activities and services.

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GLENS FALLS - The first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program in our region, PACE at Hudson Headwaters, is under development with plans to open in early 2024. PACE is a nursing home alternative for eligible individuals aged 55 and older who need assistance in their day-to-day living.

PACE at Hudson Headwaters will include a new, state-of-the-art PACE Day Center in Glens Falls that will serve as the hub for socialization, therapeutic activities and medical appointments for participants. PACE programs provide a wide range of services, including primary and specialty medical care, prescription drug coverage, preventive care, rehabilitation, social services, occupational and physical therapy and adult day programs. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that all aspects of an individual’s health and well-being are addressed, promoting better health outcomes and an increased quality of life.

““Whether it’s for ourselves or our loved ones, senior care is an important need within our communities,” said Tucker Slingerland, M.D., CEO of Hudson Headwaters. “PACE builds upon the Network’s strong foundation of programs that already serve our older adult population, like Homeward Bound and palliative care. Our hope is to expand PACE and help as many seniors age in place as possible.””

— Tucker Slingerland, M.D., CEO of Hudson Headwaters

The new PACE program in Glens Falls will be one of many federal and state-funded PACE programs in the United States. PACE was established in 1971 as a response to the growing need to care for an aging population in California. Today, there are more than 150 PACE programs across the country that serve more than 66,000 participants per year. Since its inception, PACE has made significant strides in transforming elderly care by promoting a person-centered approach and addressing the holistic needs of seniors.

The PACE model offers numerous benefits for both participants and their families. Participants receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs. Current PACE programs report that participants benefit from reduced hospitalizations and improved functional abilities. At the same time, caregivers are supported through training, support groups and respite care to help keep their loved ones in the community for as long as possible. The program also helps to alleviate the financial burden of long-term care, as it covers a wide range of services, including medications and medical equipment, without additional out-of-pocket costs.

“Whether it’s for ourselves or our loved ones, senior care is an important need within our communities,” said Tucker Slingerland, M.D., CEO of Hudson Headwaters. “PACE builds upon the Network’s strong foundation of programs that already serve our older adult population, like Homeward Bound and palliative care. Our hope is to expand PACE and help as many seniors age in place as possible.”

PACE at Hudson Headwaters is located adjacent to Hudson Headwaters Glens Falls Family Health Center at 38 Larose Street, Glens Falls, NY and will serve select zip codes within Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. The official program launch date is anticipated in April 2024, pending final approval by the state and federal governments. For more information, email info@pacehh.org, call 518-886-7223 or visit PACEHH.org.

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