Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance (PALPA) Advocates for Enhanced Seniors’ Quality of Life Through LIFE Program

HARRISBURG, PA, January 5, 2024 (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — The Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance (PALPA) continues taking proactive steps to promote the significance of the Living Independence For the Elderly (LIFE) program in enhancing the quality of life for seniors across Pennsylvania. As a dynamic and collaborative organization, PALPA is committed to ensuring that seniors can lead healthy, safe, and independent lives in their homes and communities.

As experts grapple with the soaring demand for at-home care and rising rates of social isolation among seniors, the LIFE model emerges as a promising solution. By providing in-home assistance, transportation, personal care, social contact, and nursing care, the LIFE program acts as a safety net for America’s seniors. It not only generates significant cost savings for the healthcare system but also addresses the prevalent issue of social isolation among the elderly.

There are nine LIFE providers serving 54 counties across Pennsylvania. The cornerstone of the LIFE program is the LIFE center where participants receive most of their medical care and can also visit as much as they’d like for socialization and other personal care support. There are 53 LIFE centers located throughout the commonwealth.

PALPA is comprised of seven LIFE providers, LIFE NWPA, LIFE Geisinger, Community LIFE, LIFE Pittsburgh, Lutheran Senior LIFE, Albright Care Services and Mercy LIFE, representing 40 LIFE centers operating across 44 counties.  Senior LIFE and InnovAge account for the remaining LIFE providers and centers serving the commonwealth.

The LIFE programs overseen by PALPA offer managed long-term services and support, including medical, social, and personal services. These programs are designed for individuals who need nursing home-level services but prefer the independence of living in the community.

Richard Fish, President of the board of the Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance and CEO of LIFE NWPA, a leading PACE provider, emphasizes the transformative impact of the LIFE program. “The LIFE program is a beacon of hope for seniors, offering not just healthcare services but a community-based solution that keeps aging individuals at home, fostering a sense of independence and well-being.”

By working closely with state authorities, PALPA serves as a powerful advocate, aiming to shape policies that foster the independence and well-being of Pennsylvania’s elderly population. By joining PALPA, stakeholders become part of a collective effort to enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvania’s seniors through the LIFE programs.

PALPA’s dedication extends to education and outreach, as the alliance is committed to raising awareness about the LIFE programs available in Pennsylvania. Through a grant provided by the Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term Living, PALPA aims to inform and engage Pennsylvania seniors, ensuring that those eligible are aware of the valuable services LIFE provides.

About PALPA
The Pennsylvania LIFE Provider Alliance (PALPA) is a collaborative organization dedicated to advancing the Living Independence For the Elderly (LIFE) initiative in Pennsylvania. PALPA works tirelessly to ensure that seniors in the state can live healthy, safe, and independent lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. To learn more and locate a LIFE program, visit: www.palifeprograms.org