By MEGHAN McCOY, mmccoy@breezenewspapers.com mail electronic: "hope pace Center provides open house"
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What
Center of hope PACE
Open house
When
On July 19 of
6: 30 pm-8: 30 PM
Where
Center of PACE of hope,
2668 Winkler ave.
Information
RSVP by calling 239 985 7789 or www.hopepace.org
An Open House will be held at the end of this month for one programme of care for older adults all included in Fort Myers for those who wish to remain independent and at home, but they are still in need of medical attention.
John Strickling, director of community relations of hope health care services, said that the pace of hope Center is a relatively new program. It provides for the Open House to draw more attention to the services offered.
"We want to make so many people in the community aware of the special things we offer as possible," he said. "Efforts to raise awareness are ongoing."
The Open House, to be held July 19 from 6: 30 p.m.-8: 30 p.m. in the center of rhythm of hope, opportunity interested people of travel facilities and learn about the programs offered.
Reservations are required to attend the open day, it is possible to call 239 985 7789 or visit www.hopepace.org. The Center is located on the Avenue of Winkler 2668 in Fort Myers.
Affairs Department for seniors in Florida will have a representative present at the Open House to answer any questions about the program of brightness (serving the needs of elderly health insurance), any person can have.
"Can help that they are entitled to the benefits," said Strickling.
Installation of Center of PACE hope opened in 2008 to the members of the community which are at least 55 years old and live in Lee and Charlotte counties.
Strickling was nearly 200 people registered in the program now.
"We still have much capacity for more," he said.
Strickling said that the Centre is for people who want to maintain their independence and continue to live in his house to have health care them.
The cost of the program depends on eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid for each individual. There is a fee for those who are not eligible for Medicaid. Those who wish to pay privately for the program can do the same.
Once enrolled in the program, participants will receive primary medical and nursing care; medicines and medical equipment; laboratory and diagnostic services; occupational, speech and physical therapy; skilled home care and care personnel assistants, along with specialized medical care when needed.
Strickling said that because people need this kind of support, that offer the services required to achieve it.
Those who are in the program can come to the Centre during the day and participate in social activities, arts, crafts, games and dance hall and have a good time with others in the program. Medical check-up is in the Center also offers.
"It is a joy to see people that need this kind of support can meet in the Center and find greater happiness and comfort in their lives", said. "It is a pleasure to see them enjoying... have fun and get the care they need."
Participants of the Centre are collected by bus at his home and later submit when done.
"Really enjoyed with other people", Strickling said on the program. "It has been added to the quality of life".
In addition, the program also offers support to members of the family.
Stickling said that members of the family it offers peace of mind because they know that their loved ones are in a safe and comfortable environment.
He said that this is an essential program now because "baby boomers" are reaching the age that are going to need more medical attention.
He said that the population is living longer and are more active when they get older.
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