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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. Many of these seniors call Alameda and Contra Costa Counties home. We also know that there are many seniors currently living in these two counties that need easier access to PACE…
Read MoreServing West Contra Costa County
CEI will open a new PACE center in West Contra Costa County in late 2023 and will close Guardian ADHC in February 2023 in preparation.
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 MoreUpcoming Governor Recall Election
The upcoming Governor recall election is on Tuesday, September 14. Get informed on the election and where to cast your vote.
Read MorePACE Centers Honored for Design
In the most recent issue of Environments for Aging magazine, Center for Elders’ Independence was honored to be one of the finalists of their annual Design Showcase. The PACE Downtown Oakland Center was one of 10 finalists among the large number of submissions. The Design Showcase focuses on four major judging criteria of innovation, aesthetics,…
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 MoreZamora Becomes New CEO
Maria Zamora becomes new CEO for Center for Elders’ Independence.
Read MoreA Warm Tribute to Linda Trowbridge
Download the Tribute PDF | Make a Gift It is with deep sadness that we share with you that Center for Elders’ Independence Chief Executive Officer, Linda Trowbridge, died on August 28, 2020. She was 64. After a highly productive, 30-year career in healthcare, Linda became our leader after the previous CEO, Peter Szutu retired…
Read MoreSeniors Can Vote Safely by Mail in California
All Californians registered to vote, including seniors, will receive a vote by mail ballot keeping them safer during the pandemic. This is a big change as Governor Newsom signed an executive order stating that all California registered voters will be sent a vote-by-mail ballot up to 29 days before the November 3rd general election, or…
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