PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a fully integrated, comprehensive model of care that allows older adults who qualify for a nursing home level of care to continue living in the community. Individuals enrolled in PACE receive all Medicare- and Medicaid covered items and services, as well as additional supports that promote well-being and greater independence.

Our Participants enjoy in-house therapy and clinical support, daily activities and socialization, as well as transportation to and from the PACE Center and outside appointments as part of the PACE benefit.

Hear it from our Participants in their own words!

Key benefits of the PACE program include:

• Transportation to and from the PACE Center and outside appointments
• Personalized Care Planning from Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDTeam)
• Daily Activities/ Pet Therapy/ Community Outings

Amber Bowers

PACE Enrollment Liaison

Emily Baumgartner

PACE Enrollment Director

Join Us for a Free Mini Summit on Supporting Individuals Living Alone with Dementia

AIHS is hosting a free virtual mini summit for professionals focused on supporting individuals living alone with dementia. Featured speakers will include internationally recognized expert on dementia and policy Mike Splaine, CEO, Splaine Consulting, and Jane Lowers, PhD, MPA, Emory School of Medicine, 2023 Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program member.

• When: Wednesday, October 8 from 12:00-2:30 PM
• Where: Virtual via Zoom

Mike Splaine will cover challenges in services to solo aging individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Jane Lowers will provide an update on the latest research on supporting solo aging, unbefriended elders, end-of-life caregiving and advance care planning.

AIHS staff will also share results of the Hospital 2 Home grant program funded by the Administration for Community Living to provide a 30-day evidence-based intervention. The program participants displayed improved health outcomes and less than a 5% hospital readmission rate.



Our new Rural Respite Program officially kicked off this month in Steuben and Whitley Counties!

The program offers caregivers 3.5 hours of respite time each week and regular meetings with a Care Navigator for support in their caregiving role. The care recipient will participate in group activities under the care of dementia-certified staff.

Residents of Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells and Whitley Counties may be eligible for this free rural respite program.

Interested individuals must complete the enrollment process to attend weekly sessions. Contact Denise Hughes, RN, BSN to check your eligibility and begin the enrollment process. Call 260-600-0844 or email DHughes@agingihs.org.

Thank you to the Steuben and Whitley County Councils on Aging for hosting these sessions!

Celebrating Healthy Aging Month

As we get older, our needs change. We’re adjusting to new physical needs, navigating life after a career or caring for loved ones. And sometimes we need help but aren’t sure where to begin. The good news is that help is available—and AIHS can be your partner in connecting to the health and wellness support you need to thrive as you age.

AIHS offers programs and services such as Meals on Wheels, the GUIDE Clinic, Respite Care and more that can help support your health, wellness and independence, ensuring that you thrive!

If you or an older adult or caregiver you know could use support to make aging at home easier, learn more about our services by visiting www.agingihs.org or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 260-745-1200.



AIHS Welcomes Indiana State Senator Travis Holdman

Supporting Yellow Dot Program Participation

AIHS President & CEO Beth Evans thanks Indiana State Senator Travis Holdman for his participation in a local discussion of the Yellow Dot Program (House Act 1297). AIHS staff and AARP volunteers shared feedback received from our clients and local first responders. The Area Agencies on Aging statewide network is holding similar meetings with other legislators to ensure that older adults with chronic conditions have input into legislation that allows first responders to quickly access critical medical information for individuals unable to communicate during an accident.