PACE is a fully integrated interdisciplinary model for the delivery of healthcare to frail elderly adults. Listen as Dr. Jocelyn Reeder examines the history of PACE and discusses how it has become a recognized standard of healthcare delivery in our current economic environment.
Dr. Jocelyn Reeder PT DPT GCS (Jo) graduated as a physiotherapist in 1983 from King’s College London. She practiced physiotherapy in a variety of patient care settings in the National Health Service before moving in 1989 to Boston Massachusetts where she worked at Massachusetts General Hospital. After a brief return to England, Jo and her family settled in Charlottesville in 1994. Jo has worked at UVA Medical Center and also in long-term care in Charlottesville. She gained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008 from Shenandoah University and was certified as a geriatric clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy in 2009. She has served as the rehabilitation manager for Continuum Home Health Care.
Ms. Reeder spoke at the Wednesday, August 14, 2013 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held at the Senior Center in Charlottesville. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by SSV President Sue Liberman.