May 26th, 2022
Long-term care from home creates comfort, peace of mind for PA seniors
February 3rd, 2022
Senior LIFE Partners with PeopleOne Health to Expand Healthcare Options to Vulnerable Seniors
December 7th, 2021
Senior LIFE Uniontown Recognized as One of the Best
December 9th, 2019
Innovative, Comprehensive Care Model Allows Seniors to Remain At Home
October 21, 2019
LIFE Program Expands to 14 New Counties in Pennsylvania
August 28th, 2019
Senator and PA Secretary of Aging Visit LIFE Program
June 5, 2019
Senior LIFE Partners With Penn State College of Nursing
March 4, 2019
Senior LIFE Physician Named Penn State Teacher of the Year for 2019
November 30, 2018
Aging services experts highlight 11 long-term care trends for 2019
October 18, 2018
Grane Rx Expanding to Provide Enhanced PACE Pharmacy Services to the Western United States
Grane Rx announces a significant expansion in the form of a new pharmacy to meet the growing needs of PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organizations and other special need populations throughout the central and western United States. More
October 15, 2018
How Blockchain Technology Will Impact Specialty Pharmacy
8/31/2018
Senior LIFE Indiana celebrates LIFE Week
Senior LIFE Indiana, which offers a “team-based model of care based on the idea of effectively and efficiently treating patients with multiple chronic conditions outside the hospital setting,” will celebrate LIFE Week from Tuesday to Friday at its center, 1220 Wayne Ave., White Township. More
08/28/2018
New hires at Senior LIFE
Emily Williams, D.O., has joined the medical staff at Senior LIFE Reading. She received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and brings a wealth of experience to Senior LIFE Reading. More
8/25/2018
Wolf hails Pa. Supreme Court decision as victory for seniors, disabled
8/5/2018
Congress pushes CMS to publish PACE final rule by Dec. 31
7/4/2018
AMA Seeks to Make Long-Term Care Services More Affordable
7/2/2018
From Hospital to Home: Elder Care Investments by 2020
6/27/2018
Providers Investing in Home Health to Prepare for Aging Population
5/29/2018
ACNB Bank announces a number of promotions, and other business news: Trade Talk
5/13/2018
Senior LIFE Altoona partners with Empower3
Senior LIFE Altoona, the Blair County manifestation of a program that provides comprehensive help so older people can keep living at home, has partnered with a local primary care organization that takes a similar comprehensive approach. More
3/30/2018
Members of Congress voice concerns with Medicare Advantage, Part D changes
3/14/2018
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day Is March 14
3/12/2018
How to Manage Medication Risks
2/28/2018
Elder Care: Remaining at home
1/4/2018
Cold weather prompts extra help for the elderly
8/8/2017
YouScript and Grane Rx Partner to Reduce Adverse Drug Events Using Pharmacogenetics for PACE Industry
YouScript and Grane Rx announce today an agreement to deliver precision prescribing support to PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organizations. More
12/22/2016
Senior LIFE Altoona Location Set To Expand
Altoona, Pa — Senior LIFE Altoona Location, a Medicare and Medicaid approved long-term care program that provides complete medical care and supportive services for persons 55 years and older, is expanding their current center to better meet the needs of seniors in Altoona and the surrounding communities. The expansion is currently planned for completion by... More
12/15/2016
Senior LIFE Lehigh Valley Moves to New Location
Bethlehem, Pa. — Senior LIFE Lehigh Valley a Medicare and Medicaid approved long-term care program that provides complete medical care and supportive services for persons 55 years and older, is moving to a new, larger location to better service the seniors in the Lehigh Valley community. The move is expected to be completed by January... More
07/01/2016
Senior LIFE Uniontown Welcomes New Physician
Edgar A. Boone, M.D. has joined the medical staff at Senior LIFE Uniontown as a Primary Care Physician. Dr. Boone received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and is board certified in Family Medicine. He had a private practice in Herminie for 21 years, and also practiced at Mount Pleasant Main Street Medical,... More
06/01/2016
Senior LIFE Greensburg Welcomes New Executive Director
Heather Fello has been appointed to the position of executive director of Senior LIFE Greensburg. Senior LIFE, located at 123 Triangle Drive in Greensburg, is part of the national Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), called LIFE in Pennsylvania. The program, funded through Medicare and Medicaid, brings together a coordinated team of doctors,... More
10/26/2015
Congress Passes PACE Innovation Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the PACE Innovation Act on Oct. 21. The legislation encourages the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to allow providers to develop pilot programs using the PACE Model of Care to also serve individuals under 55 and those at risk of needing a nursing home. The U.S. Senate... More
09/24/2015
Senior LIFE Uniontown Named Among Best Places to Work in PA 2015
Senior LIFE Uniontown has been named among the 100 Best Places to Work in PA for 2015. Natalie Martin, Senior LIFE Uniontown Executive Director attributes the success of the Uniontown program to the staff. “I have never been more proud and excited to be able to say that I work for one the top 100... More
09/18/2015
Senior LIFE Uniontown Center Expanding To Offer More Care For Fayette County Seniors
Senior LIFE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The program provides medical, healthcare and personal support services for seniors who want to remain living in their home, but need support services to do so. All services are provided at no cost to those who qualify. In Pennsylvania, the program is called... More
08/31/2015
CMS Calls PACE a “Glimpse into Our Future”
At an event this week in Washington, DC, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), discussed a recent visit to On Lok Lifeways in San Francisco. “On Lok part of a very important program called PACE,” Slavitt said. “Places like... More
06/03/2015
CMS Issues Report to Congress on the PACE For-Profit Demo
Today CMS has submitted to Congress its final report on the PACE for-profit Demo Study. The submission of the report and finding of no differences between the for-profit demo PACE organizations and not-for-profit PACE organizations means that CMS will no longer make a distinction between for-profit and not-for-profit providers. However, since the PACE regulation states... More
05/18/2015
Senior LIFE Johnstown Celebrates “Johnstown as Hockeyville USA” Nomination
Senior LIFE Johnstown hosted a Hockeyville Celebration on Friday, May 15th. Johnstown was recently selected as America’s most passionate hockey community. Johnstown received the award for most hockey-enthusiastic community and hockey arenas in the United States. The winning Johnstown War Memorial Arena received the title of Kraft Hockeyville, will host the NFL Pre-Season Game, and... More
05/07/2015
Washington Area Senior’s Wish Fulfilled
Communication Device Opens Up New World Sometimes the smallest wish can create the largest impact, or at least that is true for Washington area resident and Senior LIFE participant, Theo Mechtawi. Four years ago, Theo lost his hearing due to a rare infection that caused his eardrums to rupture. Since he never learned sign language,... More
03/25/2015
Waivers in PA Program Held at Senior LIFE Washington
On Wednesday, March 25, Senior LIFE Washington hosted a Pennsylvania Link partner-training program titled “Waivers in Pennsylvania.” The training, for social service professionals reviewed various waiver services available to Pennsylvania consumers. Fran Chervenak from Pennsylvania Health Law Project provided an overview. The training also included a presentation from Megan Detwiler, Executive Director of Senior LIFE... More
01/05/2015
Senior LIFE Lehigh Valley Welcomes New Physician
Bethlehem, PA — Dr. Brent Nickischer has joined the medical staff at Senior LIFE Lehigh Valley. Senior LIFE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE is a national innovative model of care for seniors 55 years of age and older who are eligible for Medicare, and who are in need of... More
11/25/2014
Senior LIFE Johnstown Named Among Best Places to Work in PA 2014
Senior LIFE Johnstown has been named among the 100 Best Places to Work in PA for 2014, an honor it has also held in 2013, 2012 and in 2008. “We make sure our employees are really appreciated for the work they do,” says James Hanley, Executive Director at Senior LIFE Johnstown. “All of their efforts... More
12/23/2013
Senior LIFE Uniontown reaches 200 Member Milestone
On December 1, Rosa Pierce became Senior LIFE Uniontown’s 200th member. Senior LIFE Uniontown, serving Fayette County since 2009, is an innovative program providing all-inclusive care for eligible seniors 55 years of age and older. Pierce, who joined Senior LIFE Uniontown after a move from West Virginia, is elated to be a part of the... More
11/26/2013
Senior LIFE Johnstown Named Among Best Places to Work in PA 2013
Senior LIFE Johnstown has been named among the 100 Best Places to Work in PA for 2013, an honor it has also held in 2012 and in 2008. “We make sure our employees are really appreciated for the work they do,” says James Hanley, Executive Director at Senior LIFE Johnstown. “All of their efforts are... More
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