Mount Sinai Medical Center is committed to staying at the forefront of healthcare, whether that is using new and evolving technology, introducing innovative healthcare models, and incorporating the latest treatments. As part of this mission, Mount Sinai Eldercare—a licensed CMS Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)—has launched Steady PACErs, a fitness program designed to engage program participants to take charge of their health and fitness goals and prevent health decline.
Over the past few months, this individualized program has brought together physical, occupational, and recreational therapists to aid seniors with activities of daily living, functional mobility, strengthening, health decline prevention, contracture management, and improving overall quality of life.
As people age, their skeletal muscle function tends to decline, according to a study in the BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. Mount Sinai Eldercare’s new fitness concept is designed to counteract this decline by promoting optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning.
“While we have provided occupational, physical, and recreational training to our program participants since our inception, this branded program takes the best of each specialty, offering a synergistic and all-encompassing approach to fitness and movement,” explains Lynda Barcelo, Vice President of Managed Care and Population Health at Moun Sinai Medical Center.
All individualized programs are participant-specific based on cognitive and physical function. Prior to signing up for the program, participants will undergo evaluation by our physical and occupational therapists to determine their program type, per PACE guidelines. The Steady PACErs program will also extend beyond the 30-minute customized exercise sessions to include educational seminars, group therapy classes, and more.
Mount Sinai Eldercare is home to an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who work with patients and families to provide comprehensive care to each participant. This nationally recognized health care model is designed to aid individuals in avoiding or delaying their placement in a skilled nursing facility.
In addition to Steady PACErs, Eldercare services include, but are not limited to, adult day care, primary and specialty medical care, rehabilitation and therapy services, nursing support, medications, diagnostic tests (laboratory and imaging), nutritional counseling and meals, home care services, and transportation to and from the center and medical appointments.
“Eldercare is aimed at allowing our participants to continue living safely within the communities they know and love,” explains Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center. “Our program allows us to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care, while ensuring that some of the most vulnerable individuals we care for have the opportunity to live healthy, independent lives.”
Mount Sinai’s Eldercare location occupies more than 12,000 square feet of space, which includes a dedicated clinic, exam rooms, and the newest diagnostic equipment. The expansive activity and dining area allows individuals to engage, socialize, relax, and participate in a variety of activities and meals.
“We are pleased to offer access to our brand of high-quality care, with this exciting program aimed at providing all-encompassing services to elders in the Miami community,” says Santorio. “This multidisciplinary approach to care aligns with Mount Sinai’s mission and vision and essentially offers program participants access to the care they need, all in one place.”
Conceptualized and designed to engage and inspire participants, Mount Sinai Eldercare offers unmatched care, support, and compassion for those who qualify.
