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Flu Clinics at PACE CNY

Medical Director’s Message

Executive Director’s Message

Gifts to PACE CNY

The Faces of PACE CNY

PACE CNY Services

Highlights of Events & Activities

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KeepingPACE CNY: Loretto’s Program of All-inclusive Care

for the Elderly in cooperation with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center

How PACE CNY Changed My Mom’s Life

(315) 452-5800 ext. 156www.pacecny.org

Stay in the home you love; visit us for the care you need

I’m so glad I joined PACE CNY. I can still live in my own home and I’m able to get out during the day when I go to the Day Center. It sure is fun and I’m getting great care!

“ ”- A PACE CNY Participant

Spring 2011

Alberta Cross joined the PACE CNY program when she moved into her daughter Ann Latocha’s home. Ann suggested her mother join PACE CNY because she wasn’t as active and was losing her social connections. Ann also needed help coordinating her mother’s care.

Ann says, “PACE CNY has changed my mom’s life in just two months. It really has helped me overcome my fears of taking care of my mom because PACE provides wonderful care, friends and most importantly, love.”

Prior to PACE CNY, Ann was scheduling appointments with a variety of doctors, transporting her to appointments and was having trouble working full time and caring for her mother.

Since enrolling in PACE CNY, Alberta is very active. She socializes with people her age and enjoys a change of scenery. She loves going to the Day Center and the activities it provides including a dog show, a trip to Lights on the Lake and live entertainment. Not only does Alberta benefit socially, but she receives medical care

and coordination from an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists and therapeutic recreation specialists.

Ann says, “When my mom attends the Day Center, she appears more vibrant. She selects her outfits the night before and gets excited to go back to her second home.” Together, Ann and PACE CNY strive to keep Alberta as independent as possible in the home she loves with the care she needs.

Pictured from left is PACE CNY program participant Alberta Cross with her daughter Ann Latocha.

For questions or referrals, call (315) 452-5800 ext. 156 or visit us online at www.pacecny.org2

PACE CNY Flu Shot Clinics Serve 300 People in 2010

The flu season is upon us and hopefully you have received the influenza vaccination. Despite vaccination, the winter seems to be filled with a variety of respiratory illnesses, so it’s important to practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting the influenza or other respiratory viruses to each other. The flu virus, colds and other upper respiratory viruses are transmitted through nasal, oral and lung secretions that can travel approximately six feet through the air after a cough or sneeze.

We can all help reduce the risk of transmitting respiratory infections by frequent hand washing, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and staying home to avoid unnecessary close contact if you have a cough or runny nose.

Rest assured, you can continue normal activities and reduce the risk of passing along any respiratory infection by washing your hands frequently, carrying tissues and

covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

If you have difficulty breathing, high fever associated vomiting, and change in mental status, please call your doctor as soon as possible. If there is any question that you are experiencing serious symptoms related to a respiratory infection, do not hesitate to call the medical clinic or your physician. PACE provides on-call services of a team of nurses, aides and physicians to answer questions and help manage illnesses 24 hours a day.

Medical Director’s Corner: Flu Care Tips

Dennis Daly, MD

Pictured from left at PACE CNY South’s spring flu shot clinic is Thomas Edick, of Cicero, Sharon Edick, of Cicero and Town of Cicero Receiver of Taxes, and Lisa Carr, registered nurse and PACE CNY director of quality assurance. Lisa and many PACE CNY staff members volunteered their time to provide community members with free flu shots.

Pictured from left is Jan Cieply, of DeWitt, and Tammy Natoli, of Baldwinsville, both registered nurses and PACE CNY marketing and intake specialists at the PACE North winter clinic. Jan and Tammy volunteered their time at the clinic to provide flu shots to attendees.

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Executive Director’s Corner

2010 Gifts to PACE CNYJohn R. Beattie Mrs. Georgia A. AndersonMs. Helen S. BellForest View ResidentsLinda B. O’ConnorMs. Marilyn W. O’ ConnorMrs. Linda S. ShoreMrs. Gladys SlesinskiRuth K. BellroseMs. Rebecca D. SalmonNorman BerlinskiMrs. Joanne M. HannaMs. Margaret S. JockKatherine CieplyMrs. Janet C. StemmlerNorman CooganMrs. Martha BockMrs. Deborah L. CooperMrs. Sue M. CrispForest View ResidentsMs. Kathy McKenneyMs. Charlotte J. StollarCarmella DiBelloMs. Lorie A. WilliamsCletus FoxMrs. Mary A. KaneIrene FritzenMrs. Beverly B. BarryMs. Irene BoucherMrs. Sally J. BrissonMrs. Joan M. ConklinMrs. Monica GuzikowskiMrs. Dolores G. HaverMrs. Donna M. IanuzziMrs. Mary C. LanzafameMs. Patricia M. O’ConnorMr. Charles L. SchmittMrs. Patricia K. SchollRose GiannuzziMs. Mary C. ArmstrongGene and Dick CostonMrs. Patricia A. De LongMr. and Mrs. Raymond V. GrimaldiMs. Patricia A. MercerMrs. Ilona J. Ross

Employees of Syracuse Securities, Inc.Mr. Alex E. TarasenkoMr. William E. VickersEmployees of Wagner & Associates, Inc.Marion GreenRoseanne and Robert BlaisEmployees of Bradco SupplyMr. Jay N. BrownMrs. Susan H. Di RenzoMs. Mildred Di RenzoMr. Jay EdwardsMr. John FernandezMs. Courtney GibsonMr. Jim JanuaryMrs. Lorraine J. LeahyMs. Elinor WeatherstoneElizabeth Y. HowardMs. Jeannine DeschampsAnne M. McKinleyMrs. Bertha E. AberMr. Thomas J. BuckleyMrs. Elaine B. CroughMrs. Lynne M. DefendorfMiss Sharry W. Doyle, EAMrs. Kyle E. DyerMrs. Elizabeth L. FogartyMs. Sally GedneyMs. Mary E. HartiganNancy M. HumplebyMr. Gerard D. LiptonBernadette M. MainzerMs. Elizabeth MichaudMrs. Charlene. W. MurrayMs. Joan C. PenizottoMs. Yvonne T. RothenbergMr. Michael A. ScuderiMs. Marian M. StantonMs. Barbara B. VanDyneMs. Barbara Y. WheatMargaret M. McQueenDr. Joel S. Bass and Dr. Michelle K. BassMr. Robert BrearleyMs. Lisa Erickson

Employees of PACE CNYMrs. Anna J. GritsavageMr. and Mrs. John. J. KratochvilMrs. Jeannette LaPorteEmployees of Main Memorial SchoolDr. and Mrs. Bruce A. McLellandMrs. Linda S. NicholasMrs. Patricia PodrazuilMs. Pauline C. StukusCatherine T. MulgrewMs. Barbara V. DePilloMs. Marie KellyMs. Betty LaCelleMs. Laurie RobertsMr. and Mrs. Harry SmithEstelle M. NelipowitzMs. Elaine AlexanderMs. Robyne DanielsMrs. Kathryn Hable and Mr. John Hable, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Thomas HurleyMr. & Mrs. Charles McGowenMr. and Mrs. John NaplesMr. & Mrs. Ron SesslerAngela ParatorePatricia Jo BielickiMr. and Mrs. James M. BurnsMs. Karen M. CavenyMs. Carol CourtwrightMr. Daniel J. ElsbeyMr. Brian GruningerMr. Weston T. HydeMs. Kathleen E. KhouriMs. Patricia McHughMs. Caroline P. QuidortEmployees of Edward C. Tobin Trucking, Inc.Mr. Bernard YacovellaVirginia M. ParryMs. Florence J. BaurMr. Stephen M. DavisDr. and Mrs. Richard W. MayneMr. and Mrs. Harry E. PulverMrs. Ginger R. Ruddock

Shirley C. SliningerMs. Sandra L. TerziniAngela M. SpurchiseMrs. Suzanne G. ColeMr. Douglas L. PelletierJohn StewartMrs. Ann S. MaherRose J. SylvesterMrs. Theresa N. AdianoMrs. Jane BlakeMs. Elizabeth L. CurryMs. Mary Rose FragolaJohn and Camille FrancisMr. Robert J. GentileMs. Florine A. GilinskyMr. Salvatore F. MarzulloMs. Mattia PepponeMs. Mary Ann RuzekowiczMs. Carol B. SharpeMr. Frank T. SylvesterEmma TeachoutEmployees of BurtonStreet SchoolBetty L. WilliamsMs. Debra L. GerardMinoa Golden Age ClubMs. Nancy L. OsborneChester E. ZerrilloMrs. Lucille A. ButtiglieriMrs. Martha A. CacciolaMs. Joan F. CalapricoCandace A. CarrollMs. Edwina J. CharltonMrs. Diane M. DemperioMrs. Nancy P. DiorioSandra and Steven FrankMs. Darla M. MawsonMrs. Marcia A. MeleEmployees of Nate Perry Elementary SchoolMr. Otto SchneiderNancy and James SuleskyMrs. Kathleen B. SymerEmployees of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Mr. George Zerrillo

I’m very pleased to announce that PACE CNY will offer services in the Town of Van Buren at Loretto’s O’Brien Road Senior Apartments.

At the new site, PACE CNY participants will enjoy therapeutic recreation activities, a mid-day meal, a light snack and companionship in a safe and nurturing environment. The program is open to adults 55 and over in the area who are enrolled in PACE CNY.

To learn more about PACE CNY and its new O’Brien Road location, please contact Ginny Turley, PACE CNY director of intake and marketing, at (315) 703-3656 or e-mail her at gturley@lorettosystem.org.

On behalf of PACE CNY, I’d like to thank you for your financial support. Each gift is very important to PACE CNY participants. If you’d like to make a tax-deductible gift to our non-profit organization, please contact the Loretto Foundation at (315) 446-5538 or e-mail Christy Fuller at ccrosby@lorettosystem.org.

Penny Abulencia

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The Faces of PACE CNY

PACE CNY Participant Mary Santorelli

PACE CNY Participants Joe and Lois Papaianni

PACE CNY Participant Delores Spinoso

PACE CNY Participant Yvonne Howard

Mary Santorelli is a 9-year PACE CNY participant. She enjoys playing physical therapeutic recreation games including Cornhole and Ladderball. She says, “I like to play games because it keeps me active and my brain stimulated.” She also likes to play blackjack with her friends and PACE CNY staff members. When Mary isn’t playing games, she takes a break and visits the Day Center hair stylist.

Yvonne Howard joined PACE CNY after her husband passed away. She lives independently with supportive care services from PACE CNY aides that come to her apartment. Yvonne says, “I love PACE CNY because it gives me a place to go to during the day and I’m cared for and safe.” Yvonne also enjoys outings to restaurants, shopping and the theater. She feels blessed to be part of a program that helps keep the elderly and disabled in their homes as long as possible.

The Papaiannis recently joined PACE CNY and are thankful for the program because their lives are now more organized. They are very pleased with the medical care and physical therapy at the Day Center. Joe jokes with his wife and says, “I need to do physical therapy so I can continue to chase my wife around the house.” The Papaiannis love to play games and socialize with their friends.

Delores is a 2-year PACE CNY participant. She likes attending the Day Center because she enjoys sharing her sense of humor with her friends and staff. She also enjoys physical therapy, art therapy, spending time on the Day Center patio in the summer and outings in the community. Delores says, “PACE CNY is a nice place to be and a great place to make friends.”

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Medical Care and ManagementPrimary care physicians and nurses work in both PACE CNY clinics. Daily medical management of specialty care includes dental, podiatry and vision. Emergency, hospital, nursing home and end of life care are also available. A nurse and doctor are on call 24 hours. Pictured to the right standing is Dr. Jack Houck, and seated from left is Sue Babcock, LPN, and Sue Aumiller, RN.

Home Care ServicesNurses provide coordination of care, skilled nursing assessments and medication management. The aides assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Social WorkersSocial workers help by listening to participants and providing emotional support and guidance. They alert the PACE health care team to potential participant and/or family concerns.

Day Center (Dining and activity room pictured at right)Recreation therapists provide person-centered programs, activities, social opportunities, events and outings. A hot lunch and bag supper are also available. Aides can help with transferring, toileting and bathing.

Nutrition Staff Dietitians provide assistance and educate participants about healthy food choices and manage dietary restrictions. Meals on Wheels home food delivery service is available.

Rehabilitative ServicesPhysical, occupational and massage therapists work with participants to help increase strength, flexibility and mobility. Pictured to the right is participant Janet Hill with Cherie Duvall, Rehab Aide.

Transportation Drivers pick up participants and take them to the Day Center, clinic and to outside doctor’s appointments. Aides accompany those who need assistance.

Medical Equipment/Lifeline Emergency Response SystemPACE CNY has a wide variety of medical equipment available. Theinterdisciplinary team determines the type of medical equipment to beused based on each participant’s specific needs.

PACE Services: The Interdisciplinary Approach

One beneficial aspect of PACE CNY is our interdisciplinary team approach to long term care of the elderly. Each day, the team gathers to discuss any findings or concerns about

each participant’s health and well being. Every participant has a team that manages their needs. The PACE CNY interdisciplinary team includes the following staff and service options:

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Highlights of Seasonal PACE CNY Events and ActivitiesSpring Older Americans Month CelebrationTrip to Jets Training CampHat DayPACERS Walking GroupVolunteer LuncheonCasino TripsTaste of Syracuse TripSky Chiefs Baseball Game Trips

SummerWalk for the AgesFarmer’s MarketArt Therapy New York State Fair TripGone Fishin’PACE CNY Car ShowPet Therapy

FallNFL Opening Day at Tully’sHalloween CelebrationTony Bennett PerformsDog Show Cub Scouts VisitApple PickingHalloween FestivalFall Foliage Trip

WinterChristmas CarolingMaking SnowmenChili CookoffSU Basketball Game TripsCrunch Hockey Game TripsHoliday Plays and ConcertsNew Year’s PartyLights on the Lake Trip

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PACE CNY is now hiring home care RNs, a home care supervisor, a home care case manager, on-call and per diem RNs and geriatric caregivers (aides) for part time days and evenings. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact PACE CNY at (315) 452-5800.

Do you have a PACE experience or story you would like to share? Send us any ideas you have for our next PACE CNY newsletter. We would love to hear from you!

PACE participants and their families are our #1 referral source. Keep them coming, we truly appreciate it!

Job Opportunities

A Note to Our Participants and Their Families

News

PACE CNY participants, their families and staff members enjoyed summer with new patio tables and chairs.

The patio tables and chairs were funded by The Loretto Foundation, which advocates for elders and raises funds in support of Loretto’s mission to improve the quality of life for older adults in Central New York.

Loretto Foundation Funds New Patio Tables and Chairs at PACE CNY’s Sally Coyne Day Center in North Syracuse

Pictured standing from left are PACE CNY employees Heather Page, Cheryl Holava, and Carol Hill; and seated from left are Fran Torrisi and Stephanie Button. Page and Torrisi presented a finance system they use to report, submit and update Medicare Part D claims for PACE CNY program participants. Holava and Hill discussed disaster planning for PACE programs and Button presented information about PACE CNY’s electronic medical records system.

PACE CNY Employees Present at National PACE Association Conference in California

Some of the services available are:Home Care

Nursing carePersonal care servicesPersonal emergency response systemMeals on WheelsNurse/MD on call 24 hoursRespite care

Adult Day Care Family caregiver supportRecreation servicesSocial servicesNutritional servicesTransportation

Medical CarePrimary medical careSpecialty medical careDiagnostic proceduresRehabilitation servicesPrescription drugsMedical equipmentEnd of life care

Institutional Care Emergency careHospital careNursing home care

PACE participants may be personally liable for costs of services notauthorized through the PACE program other than emergency services. (MKT07.01 Approved 2-15-07)

Loretto’s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly in cooperation with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center helps frail seniors remain in the community with supportive services.

PACE CNY is looking for volunteers at both PACE day center sites in Syracuse and North Syracuse to help with activities, clerical tasks, special events, aqua therapy and day trips. To volunteer, contact Ginny Turley at 452-5800, ext. 156, e-mail gturley@lorettosystem.org or visit www.pacecny.org for details.

To learn more about how PACE CNY can benefit your loved one,

contact Ginny Turley at (315) 452-5800, ext. 156, fax your questions to her at

(315) 671-2680, or e-mail her at gturley@lorettosystem.org.

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