Michigan Business Beat | Sarah Milanowski LifeCircles PACE Expands: New Wellness Center in Holland

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Chris Holman welcomes Sarah Milanowski, L.M.S.W, Manager of Enrollment and Marketing, Muskegon, MI. Welcome back to the Michigan Business Beat Sarah, remind the Michigan business community about LIfeCircle PACE? We understand Lakeshore-based LifeCircles PACE recently completed work on its $1 million Holland Day Center? Tell us about that? So, this expansion will allow the organization to help 28% more seniors stay in their homes? Economic impact of $16M ARPA funds investment in Michigan PACE programs? The new Wellness Gym, a centerpiece of the expansion, includes physical and recreational therapy spaces? How will this help? Talk about the interesting demographic trends for your clientele and where it's going over the next quarter century? $1 Million Expansion ● 6,620-square-foot addition to Holland Day Center ● Includes state-of-the-art therapy facilities and community spaces ● Allows LifeCircles to serve up to 28% more seniors Addressing Michigan's Aging Crisis ● Nearly 20% of Michigan residents are 65 and above ● Working-age population expected to remain flat at 37% through 2050 ● Increasing burden on families for end-of-life care and caregiving Enhanced Facilities and Services ● New Wellness Gym with physical and recreational therapy spaces ● Focus on reducing fall risks and unnecessary hospitalizations ● Improved areas for family and caregiver education ● Additional office and meeting spaces for growing team Impressive Care Outcomes ● Only 53 hospital admissions per year per 100 LifeCircles participants (compared to PACE national average of 64) ● 97% of participants rate home care services as excellent, very good, or good Funding and Recognition ● Expansion partly funded by $16 million in ARPA funds granted to Michigan PACE programs ● Recognition of crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic Community Impact ● Providing support to family caregivers ● Alleviating strain on Michigan's working-age population ● Changing expectations of disability care and independent living for seniors Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony ● Date: Thursday, October 10, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm ● Features: Tours of new facility, local food vendors, fall-inspired giveaways About LifeCircles: LifeCircles PACE has provided an in-home alternative to traditional nursing home living since 2009. We offer comprehensive medical and support services to seniors, allowing them to live independently in their homes while receiving the care they need. Our innovative approach combines in-home services, day centers, and community outreach to provide holistic care that enhances quality of life and promotes independence while also supporting family caregivers. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/