Rep. Kelly Joins LIFE-NWPA for Tour of Crawford Center

MEADVILLE, PA – U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently joined LIFE-NWPA to tour its Crawford center and learn more about the essential services that Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) in Pennsylvania, known nationally as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides to older adults. During the center visit, leaders at LIFE-NWPA showcased the valuable services offered to produce positive health outcomes for patients, as well as the role the LIFE program has in identifying health risks, preventing health crises, and reducing healthcare costs.

“It was great to tour LIFE NWPA’s Meadville facility last week. I was pleased to see how their work is giving our local seniors greater independence and the freedom they seek in their golden years. I look forward to taking our conversations from this visit back to Washington as we continue to advocate for Pennsylvania’s seniors,” said Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA). 

“We were honored to host Representative Kelly and show him the excellent care we offer to participants across the Erie community,” said Marcie Campbell, Vice President at One Senior Care. “We commend Congressman Kelly for his support and for recognizing the value of LIFE in improving the lives of participants. By strengthening access to LIFE for aging Pennsylvanians, we can improve lives, prevent health crises, and reduce healthcare costs.”

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 5% of individuals in the United States account for 50% of healthcare spending. The LIFE program is specially designed to keep these complex patients out of high-cost settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, and instead partner with existing health providers to provide care to older adults in their homes and communities.

Learn more about LIFE NWPA here.