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National Healthcare Decision Day April 16

To educate, facilitate and help current participants and their families make important end-of-life care decisions, Center for Elders' Independence is participating in National Healthcare ...
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Maria Lopez Garcia, PACE participant at Center for Elders' Independence

Maria Garcia: Dancing and Laughing to Health

The vibrant Maria Lopez Garcia, nicknamed "JLo" can be easily recognized at the East Oakland PACE Center from her hearty laugh, often from the ...
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It's cold in the house in winter. A senior person freezing, fever or trouble with heating. Sad person in wool plaid and scarf and wearing warm hat sitting on sofa at home in wintertime.

Reducing Colder Weather Risks for Older Adults

As we experience winter temperatures, the risk of cold weather affecting older adults is high. The more frail or mildly confused someone is, the ...
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PACE Participant: Rose Usher in Bloom

Rose in Bloom: A PACE Participant Profile

The Importance of Social Connection in Older Adults As one ages, keeping the social connections necessary to find happiness and fight isolation gets more ...
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Home Caregiver gives senior a hug.

Long Distance Caregiving

Caring While Living Far Away Taking care of an aging parent can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging things a person will ...
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September is PACE Month in California

https://youtu.be/4--iHpLpNLs Center for Elders' Independence is an innovative PACE PACE Addresses Growing Needs for Senior CareIn a show of support for PACE, the transformative ...
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Senior Participant receives iPad Training at PACE Berkeley

300 Seniors Learn to Connect in their Language

July marked a milestone for CEI and our new batch of tech-savvy seniors. As of this month, 300 participants attended and graduated the Weblinks ...
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PACE Tri Valley Ground Breaking Ceremony

Tri Valley “Breaks Ground”

On Friday, June 30, senior leadership, members of CEI Board and Foundation along with two local elected officials celebrated the start of construction for ...
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Two PACE Centers Coming

Two New PACE Centers Coming!

California is predicted to have one of the fastest growing senior populations with over three times the national rate for people over age 60. ...
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Home Healthcare Matters

Michelle Meng starts her workday as a Geriatric Aide by climbing four flights of stairs in a Berkeley walk-up apartment building to check on ...
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