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For Older Adults and Caregivers

If you are trying to keep an older loved one safe at home and the system feels hard to navigate, you are not alone. PACE Canada is designed to make care more connected and easier to coordinate.

Aging in place explained

Aging in place means living safely and comfortably in your own home and community, without having to navigate services alone. PACE Canada is designed to make this possible even for people with complex needs. 

What support can look like

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Support looks different for everyone. Depending on needs and what is available locally, PACE care can help coordinate medical care, home supports, rehabilitation, transportation, and social connection including:

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  • Primary and specialist care (coordinated)

  • Home supports and personal care

  • Medication management and monitoring

  • Rehabilitation and wellness services

  • Day programs and social connection

  • Transportation support where available​

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Caregiver Support

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Caregivers are recognized as partners in care. PACE coordination can reduce the burden of navigating services, improve communication, and help families feel more confident about what happens next.

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  • Care coordination and communication

  • Respite options where available

  • Education and clear next steps

  • Reduced system navigation burden​​

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Is PACE a fit for me?

PACE may be a fit if you or your loved one:

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  • Has multiple health needs and needs help coordinating services

  • Wants to stay at home but needs more support to do so safely

  • Has a caregiver who is feeling overwhelmed or stretched

  • Has had recent hospital or emergency visits and needs steadier support

  • PACE is designed for older adults with health and social care needs who want to remain living safely at home for as long as possible. Participants typically require support from multiple providers, such as primary care, home care, rehabilitation, and social supports, and benefit from coordinated, team-based care.

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    Eligibility criteria are defined locally by service provider and region and may vary by region.

  • No. PACE does not replace your doctor.
    Instead, PACE brings together a coordinated care team that works with your existing primary care provider or connects you to one if needed. The goal is better communication, shared planning, and fewer gaps between services, not replacing trusted relationships.

  • PACE programs are typically publicly funded within the health system, similar to other insured health and community care services in Canada.


    PACE Canada works with governments, health system partners, and community organizations to support sustainable funding models adapted to Canadian healthcare structures.

  • PACE Canada is being introduced through local pilot sites, starting in select communities. Availability will expand over time as partnerships are established and programs are approved regionally. Because PACE is community-based, services are delivered close to home, reflecting local needs and resources.

  • PACE is built to be flexible and responsive.


    As a participant’s needs change, the care team adjusts services, supports, and care plans accordingly. This may include adding new services, increasing coordination, or adapting supports to help participants continue living safely and with dignity at home.

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    Continuity and adaptability are central to the PACE model.

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