Community Impact
Accessible Housing Matters Podcast Features Chief Executive Officer Maria Zamora on “Aging in Place.”
Researchers have found that just short of half — 44 percent — of all homeless people older than 50 years old hit the streets for the first time after they were 50. Host of Accessible Housing Matters Stephen Beard interviews our very own Maria Zamora, Chief Executive Officer and President of Center for Elders’ Independence.…
Read MoreCenter for Elders’ Independence Celebrates 40 Years
The Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is entering its fifth decade of helping East Bay elders age independently and gracefully. More than 5,000 senior participants and their families have benefited from the dedication of CEI’s staff and leadership. “This talented team has worked so incredibly hard, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide high-quality care…
Read MoreEast Bay Seniors Benefit from CA Medi-Cal Changes
Two significant Medi-Cal changes will greatly benefit seniors: immigrants to get full coverage and seniors keep much more of their savings.
Read MoreMaria Zamora, Chief Executive Officer at Center for Elders’ Independence Featured on Keep Up With PACE Podcast
Listen to Maria talk about the power of the PACE model of care. Maria tells a heartwarming story about a participant and her young, caregiving daughter and how PACE can not only be impactful to individual participants, but can also be impactful to whole families and communities.
Read MoreSeniors Enjoy Picnicking in the Midst of a Pandemic
Did you now social isolation is more deadly than smoking 15 packs of cigarettes a day? That’s why it’s important to balance safety and socialization. It has become even more important during this long-lasting pandemic for people to get out and stay connected to their friends and loved ones.
Read MoreBerkeley Seniors Love Connecting with Music & People
Berkeley seniors and music: At the Center for Elders’ Independence, Richard Frankel shares his gift with friends.
Read MoreBeing Vaccinated is More Critical than Ever
COVID-19 vaccines protect you from all virus variants. Almost all COVID-related deaths are among unvaccinated people. The Delta variant is spreading fast among unvaccinated people. Get vaccinated today.
Read MoreSenior Digital Literacy and Social Engagement Boosts Health
After 20 years of working at the Port of Oakland, Collins returned to college at age 40 earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. She then operated a childcare business for 10 years, teaching close to 500 preschoolers, many with special needs. She was ready for a change in 2008 and joined Center for Elders…
Read MorePACE Concord is Now Open!
We are thrilled to welcome seniors to our newest PACE Center located in Concord, California. PACE enrolled seniors started enjoying the state-of-the-art center on May 1, 2021. This center is open to serve older adults in Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga and other neighboring communities…
Read MoreA Friend, Mother, and Social Butterfly Adapts to Change
Ms. Carole Wilson has always been hard working. In order to help provide for her two kids and husband, at times she worked two jobs. In fact, in her 30s, she worked at five fast food restaurants: McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Boston Market, and Arby’s. Though she liked working at the restaurants because she got…
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