Posts Tagged ‘aging-in-place’
Staying Up-to-Date on Vaccinations Can Save Lives
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. It’s a reminder that you or an elder in your life may need to talk with their doctor and get up to date with their shots. Immunizations Matter Vaccinations protect us all from a wide range…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: The Journey of A Chinese Immigrant
How PACE Bridges Health Equity: Meet Mr. Liu Ju Heng In the heart of San Francisco’s bustling streets resided Mr. Liu Ju Heng, an 84-year-old immigrant from China whose life took an unforeseen turn when his eyesight began to fade due to glaucoma. Once vibrant with color and clarity, his world gradually dimmed, casting shadows…
Read MoreCare Coordination Delivers Better Outcomes for Seniors
The overwhelm is real. The doctor appointments. The insurance company phone calls. The medications. Showering. Cooking. Laundry. The transportation needs. The paperwork for all the specialists. The coordination can feel defeating for an elder or their caregiver. Finding the right help can be challenging. Part A, Part B, Part D or a Medicare Advantage Plan?…
Read MoreEquity for Senior Healthcare Delivered
We stand for access to affordable, comprehensive social and medical care for all seniors and fiercely advocate for healthcare equity.
Read MoreMaria 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 center of a dance circle. A native Spanish speaker, she discovered a renewed sense of well-being and joy through the innovative healthcare service model of PACE, provided by Center for Elders’…
Read MoreReducing 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 greater the risk of hypothermia or becoming too cold. As one ages, the recognition of being too chilly or freezing becomes more difficult to detect and could possibly lead to hospitalization…
Read MoreRose 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 challenging. Research has shown that loneliness can be as damaging to the health as smoking or obesity. Luckily, solutions are at hand. “After my husband passed away suddenly of a heart…
Read MoreTri 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 the new Tri Valley campus. This location will serve many seniors living in San Ramon, Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton areas and is located at 2441 Constitution Drive, Livermore. The leased building…
Read MoreTwo 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 MoreHome 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 participant Gary Krieger. Michelle’s home care visits are part of his all-inclusive healthcare PACE plan through Center for Elders’ Independence. 76-year-old PACE participant Gary suffers from sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, emphysema, and…
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