In celebration of National PACE month, we invited Representative Liz Miranda to a “tea party and listening session”. The National PACE Association has proclaimed September as National PACE Month, an opportunity to celebrate the work of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®). This year’s theme highlights the central role of the PACE interdisciplinary team…
PACE participants from 1140 ventured out for lunch at Burger King. They enjoyed lunch and also Jay Trivedi, CEO, of the Upham’s Corner Health Center, stopped by to talk and eat with them. It’s a welcome change when participants can get out and have a change of scenery.
In fall 2018, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced their Social Determinants Partnership grant opportunity. This grant program utilizes funds secured by the AGO through various health care-related settlements to invest in partnerships. The program’s goal is to reduce health disparities affecting underserved communities by addressing social determinants of health, such as health care…
Mayor Marty Walsh along with Representative Mike Capuano and Commissioner of Age Strong Boston, Emily Shea visited the Dorchester PACE Center for a town hall meeting to discuss issues affecting older adults living in Boston. The speakers covered a variety of topics including rising costs associated with remaining in their homes, the gentrification of neighborhoods,…
Here are some photos that were taken at the Spring JP Jubilee Chorus concert. Click here for more information about the JP Jubilee Chorus. Some of our PACE participants are members of the chorus.
WHAT IS JP JUBILEE? JP Jubilee is a singing class for people over 50. It was founded in 2013, the group aims to: –Teach singing to people of all skill levels, without auditions –Build community among seniors -Promote seniors’ health, engagement, and learning –Perform for family, friends and senior-serving community organizations They have grown from 22 singers in…
