PACE Archives - Empath Health

Increasing Food Accessibility for Suncoast PACE Participants

by Sky Roberts | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, PACE

Nutritious foods are an important part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, yet they can be difficult to obtain for many people. Others may simply not know how to prepare them in a way that tastes good and still have health benefits. This National Nutrition Month,...

Suncoast PACE Lifestyle Coach Supports Healthy Living

by Sky Roberts | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, PACE

Making changes for a healthier lifestyle is something relevant at every age. For older adults, it’s a key part of aging well. Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), a member of Empath Health, aims to fully support seniors facing chronic illness...

Making an Impact on Care – Carla Creegan

by Sky Roberts | Aug 12, 2020 | Blog, PACE

Congratulations to our July Impact Award winner, Carla Creegan, manager of the Suncoast PACE Day Center, a member of Empath Health. Creegan joined the organization in 2010 and has been in the role of center manager for almost five years. During that time she has built...

Keeping PACE Participants Social While Distant

by Sky Roberts | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog, PACE

Isolation can be difficult for people of all ages. This is especially true for people who live alone and depend on regular group activities for socialization, such as older adults. In Pinellas County, Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a...

PACE Helps Seniors Stay Moving and Safe

by Kimberly Snarr | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Health & Wellness, PACE, Seniors

October is Physical Therapy Month spotlighting the specialized care of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapy assistants (PTAs). These professionals help with rehabilitation, pain management and daily functioning for patients with medical conditions or...

Hurricane Preparedness For Patients And Their Caregivers: Early Planning Is A Must

by Candyl Eyster | Aug 30, 2019 | Caregiver, Home Health, Hospice Care, PACE, Prevention

The importance of preparing With hurricane season officially upon us, all Florida residents must be prepared with supplies, a list of key contacts and a variety of plans: to take care of pets, for family members to find one another, to ensure others are safe, if...