HopeWest based in Grand Junction has scheduled an event to offer information about its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

The event is set for 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Mesa County Libraries central branch located at 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction. The event will be open to the public.
No registration is required.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about PACE and the range of medical and support services intended to help the elderly remain in their homes for as long as possible.

The programs are funded through Medicare federal health insurance for those 65 and older as well as Medicaid, a joint federal and state program offering health coverage for individuals who meet certain functional and financial requirements.

PACE offers all-inclusive care for people in 12 Zip Codes in Mesa County — with the exception of outlying areas. Participants must be at least 55 years old. They also must meet the criteria for care at a nursing facility, but also be able to live safely in the community with the assistance of PACE services.

The program provides a range of services, including primary and specialty medical care, prescription medications, medical equipment, physical and occupational therapy, dietary counseling and transportation.

The program delivers some services in participants’ homes, but also delivers a range of services from an 80,000-square-foot day center in Grand Junction. The center includes a medical clinic as well as dining and recreation areas, a salon, barbershop and meeting rooms.

For additional information about the HopeWest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, call (970) 255-7223 or log on to https://hopewestpace.org.