Published on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 5:45 am

WelbeHealth Pasadena, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center, is marking its fifth anniversary by hosting a community open house to showcase its innovative approach to senior care. The event aims to educate the public about the PACE model, which has helped local seniors, including those from the Pasadena region’s Latino and Chinese American communities, age in place with dignity since 2019.

“After five successful years of serving seniors in Pasadena, we felt like it was the perfect time to actually extend our event to the broader community, to learn more about the services we provide, and really celebrate the impact we’ve made together,” said Jennifer George, Executive Director of WelbeHealth Pasadena.

The open house is schedule for Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at WelbeHealth Pasadena, located at 50 Alessandro Place, Suite A20.

Those who attend will have access to free health screenings, including blood pressure checks, as well as nutrition tips, fall prevention advice, chair yoga, and other resources for seniors and their families.

Congresswoman Judy Chu is scheduled to come to the  event. She is expected to highlight the growing importance of comprehensive, community-based care for older adults in both local and national healthcare policy discussions. The PACE model’s role in reshaping senior care nationally will be in focus.

WelbeHealth’s PACE model integrates medical, social, and emotional support for seniors, allowing them to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations or transitions to skilled nursing facilities.

The Center operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering a full suite of services including a medical clinic, rehabilitation gym, recreation space, and a dedicated dementia care area.

“We really want to bring the PACE model to life. We want someone to walk in, be able to experience what it would look and feel like to be a part of the PACE program through our approach with this community health event,” George explained.

She added, “Many of our participants tell us that having access to all of their care in one place has significantly improved their health outcomes and overall wellbeing. We’re really proud of the trust our participants have placed in us and the meaningful relationships we’ve built with them and their families and the community.”

The care team at WelbeHealth includes doctors, therapists, and social workers specializing in senior care. Additional services include transportation, in-home care, prescription management, and care coordination.

For seniors on Medicare and Medi-Cal, WelbeHealth’s PACE program often comes at little to no cost.

This open house represents a rare opportunity for the Pasadena community to engage with an innovative healthcare model designed to help seniors age in place.

Those interested in learning more about WelbeHealth and its services can visit https://welbehealth.com/. To inquire about enrolling in the PACE program, individuals can go to https://welbehealth.com/contact/.

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