Getting older often means managing more than one health condition at a time. It means tracking medications, keeping up with doctor visits, and making daily choices that add up over the years. For millions of older adults, the weight of chronic illness can feel like too much to carry alone.
Chronic conditions rarely come alone.
Most older adults today are living with more than one long-term health condition. And when those conditions pile up, mental health often takes a hit. Depression can make it harder to follow a treatment plan. Missed treatments can make chronic conditions worse. The cycle is real, and it can leave someone feeling stuck.
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About 8 million older adults in the U.S. live with depression, often alongside chronic health challenges.
There is another way.
BoldAge PACE was built for exactly this. It offers care that treats the whole person, not one condition at a time. Our care teams bring together doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers, all working under one roof. That means one plan. One team. One place where your medical care, your mental health, and your daily needs come together.
Rose’s story is one of many.
Rose has always loved to dance, cook, and be surrounded by the people she loves. But after years of health challenges, including diabetes, frequent falls, and a wound that eventually led to an amputation, Rose found herself homebound, in bed, and struggling with depression. She spent two years unable to walk, unable to reach the bathroom without help, and unable to see a way forward.
That’s when a social worker introduced her to BoldAge PACE. The team at our North Charleston, South Carolina center welcomed her with medical care, therapy, and the support she needed to start rebuilding. Today, Rose has lost nearly 300 pounds, her diabetes has been in remission for more than two years, and she is preparing for her prosthetic leg. She has her sights set on dancing again.
Her story is the third episode of our podcast, The Bold Way Home. It’s a reminder that even after years of struggle, the right care can help someone find their way back to life.
Share this with someone who needs it.
If you or someone you love is feeling the weight of chronic illness, you are not alone, and you have options. Listen to The Bold Way Home at BoldAgePACE.com/podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear it.
