Trinity Health PACE

This week’s Ace of PACE is Occupational Therapist, Alyssa Irving! Alyssa is part of our Pennsylvania team at the Kinder Park center. Her nomination form reads: Alyssa Irving is a devoted and selfless practitioner. She manages a significant caseload of participants, advocating for their health and wellness needs with a unique skillset to include specialized wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, self-care, and strength needs. She takes a creative approach to her job, and it is evident that she comes from a place of love. She makes sure to be a presence at the participants’ homes, supporting their needs above and beyond what is required of her during her frequent visits. She is a frequent participant in Colleague Safety meetings and presents useful insight in the prevention of falls and ensuring participant safety. Alyssa gives back to her colleagues. Agreeing to mentor new colleagues, making herself available for questions ranging from clinical to practical, and everything in between. Additionally, she volunteers her time to special initiatives to include colleague safety bulletins. Alyssa's patience, kindness, and dedication to not only the participants but also her colleagues set her apart. Additionally, she volunteers her time to special initiatives with staff members to highlight colleague safety. I can think of no one more deserving for the Ace of PACE award!

September is National PACE Month! We asked programs across our organization to celebrate by sharing their stories. Hear firsthand from our participants and colleagues why they love PACE with our collection of testimonials. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g42dPZUs

Today we remember the lives lost and the bravery shown on 9/11. May we honor their memory by choosing kindness and peace every day. Learn the history from that tragic day and how life changed for our country here: https://bit.ly/2XhD32V

: “They were wonderful. They saved my life, and they’re just like family. I love every one of them – all of them.” These heartfelt words from a participant in our Pennsylvania program, LIFE St. Mary, were recently featured in an NBC 10 segment, where our colleagues, participants, and Executive Director Dan Moore shared their stories. Watch the full segment here: https://bit.ly/3TopoRt

This National Grandparents Day let’s fill our feed with love! Share a favorite memory with your grandparents and post a photo of them in the comments. Whether it’s a life lesson, a funny moment, or just a simple smile, we want to see it! #NationalGrandparentsDay

Join Trinity Health PACE in celebrating National PACE Month by hearing the inspiring stories of our participants and colleagues across our organization. From personalized care to building a true sense of community, see how PACE changes lives. Visit thpace.org/celebrate-pace to learn more! #NationalPACEMonth

Our programs offer coordinated, customized care plans for seniors to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual health. Do you know a senior who might qualify? https://lnkd.in/gy_g7UGg

It’s National Grief Awareness Day today, and we’d like to reflect on the significance of compassionate care for seniors and their loved ones. We understand the unique challenges our participants might face, especially struggles with loss or grief. Our program’s integrative care model treats participants in mind, body, and spirit. Our staff promotes spiritual care with a listening ear, companionship, and each program provides a chaplain. We partner with caregivers and loved ones to connect participants to a place of peace. Learn more about our head-to-toe care: https://bit.ly/30J1mbQ

We’d like to recognize our National Director of Education & Professional Development, Patty Pokrandt, as an Ace of PACE! Her nomination read: “Patty was efficient in delivering HealthStream (our internal learning platform) reports for a North Carolina state audit. Her swift actions and attention to detail played a crucial role in providing us with necessary information to successfully pass our inspection. She went above and beyond to make sure we had anything that the state asked for. She even gave me her cell phone number to call if something else came up while she was at another meeting. She is the embodiment of Trinity Health's Core Values.” Thank you for going above & beyond, Patty!

We love celebrating our participants every day of the year, but today we encourage you to join us in honoring them for National Senior Citizens Day! Whether you are listening to their great stories, going on a nature walk, working on arts and crafts, or cooking a special meal for them, we hope you take time to cherish the special seniors in your life today.