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Rocky Mountain PACE to Merge with Bethesda Senior Living Communities

Posted on: Jan 14, 2026
Rocky Mountain PACE, a program of Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS), is merging with Bethesda Senior Living Communities. The merger will expand care options, improve service coordination, and meet the evolving needs of older adults in the region. 

Habitat Health with Kaiser Permanente Opens PACE Center in South Los Angeles

Posted on: Jan 14, 2026
Habitat Health, in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente, has opened its first PACE center in the Los Angeles area. The South LA Center, in Compton, CA, will help close a gap in access to care for older adults across South Los Angeles.

Primary Care Providers Are Ideally Suited to Manage Cognitive Health

Posted on: Jan 6, 2026
The Medicare requirement for cognitive assessment in annual wellness visits is well-meaning, but it has an unintended consequence, says Anthony Zizza, MD, chief medical officer at Element Care PACE.
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Meeting the Needs of Rural Seniors in New Hampshire

Posted on: Dec 9, 2025
Many rural older adults in New Hampshire are struggling to access basic health and social supports to stay healthy, safe and connected. Among the proven models to address their needs is PACE.

New Report Recommends Expanding PACE in Kentucky

Posted on: Dec 9, 2025
“Building a Kentucky Workers Can Afford,” a new report by the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, recommends increasing home- and community-based care through Medicaid, including the expansion of PACE. 

Senior CommUnity Care of Michigan PACE Is Featured

Posted on: Nov 25, 2025

A recent 6 in the City segment on WLNS-TV featured Senior CommUnity Care of Michigan PACE, with host Stephanie McCoy speaking with Mandy Brand, manager of Marketing and Enrollment.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank Visits Rocky Mountain PACE

Posted on: Oct 30, 2025

U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank visited Rocky Mountain PACE to learn about its comprehensive senior care services. He toured the PACE center and met with participants, staff and leadership.

Neighborhood PACE Celebrates 35 Years

Posted on: Oct 16, 2025
Neighborhood PACE is celebrating 35 years of service to Greater Boston communities. The program has helped thousands of older adults maintain their independence by providing the services they need to thrive at home.

InnovAge PACE Provides 24/7 Nursing Support

Posted on: Oct 3, 2025
InnovAge Colorado PACE offers help to seniors in Pueblo, CO, anytime, day or night, through its Visiting After Hours Nurses (VANs) program.

Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults

Posted on: Sep 17, 2025
Nationwide, falls are the leading cause of death from injury among older adults and the No. 1 cause of nonfatal injuries among aging seniors. Fall prevention can be as simple as removing tripping hazards and doing basic strength and balance exercises, says Ankur Patel, MD, MBA, president of Inspira Health LIFE. 

Swimming Brings Seniors Health and Happiness

Posted on: Sep 17, 2025
Swimming helps older adults stay active and social. “Swimming is a great form of exercise,” says Sean Drake, MD, of PACE Southeast Michigan. "Many older patients who have arthritis in weight-bearing joints find swimming is something that they still can do."

PACE North Hosts U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman for Site Visit

Posted on: Sep 9, 2025

PACE North, in Traverse City, MI, recently welcomed U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) for a tour of its PACE center. “We are appreciative of his support and presence to better understand the work we do and meet some of the people we serve,” said executive director Nicole Farkas.

Op-Ed: Louisiana Can Set the PACE for Market Innovations

Posted on: Aug 15, 2025
"PACE offers an all too rare example of how private innovation within a government program can solve public problems without expanding bureaucracy or breaking state budgets," writes Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, in an op-ed. 

CEI Opens New PACE Center in El Sobrante, CA

Posted on: Aug 11, 2025

The Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) celebrated its expansion in West County with the grand opening of a new PACE Center in El Sobrante, CA. The facility serves older adults in El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and surrounding neighborhoods.

InnovAge Sponsors PBS Documentary on Caregiving

Posted on: Jul 3, 2025

InnovAge sponsored a recent PBS documentary on the caregiving crisis, highlighting the stories of families managing funding cuts, policy shifts and workforce challenges. “Caregiving” aired on June 24. The documentary featured actor Bradley Cooper, who also was executive producer, and was narrated by actor Uzo Aduba.

On Lok Honored for Documentary Series

Posted on: Jun 16, 2025

On Lok has received two honors for its documentary series, "Combating Seniors' Loneliness," at the 45th Annual Telly Awards. The series won silver in the category for Local Commercial Campaign for Nonprofit and bronze for Local Commercial Campaign to Promote Public Services.

Mary Naber: Protect Medicaid Benefits for the Elderly

Posted on: Jun 5, 2025
“If the Senate moves forward with major reductions to Medicaid passed by the House, millions of people will lose the health insurance coverage that enables them to access health care services that keep them out of expensive facilities like nursing homes and hospitals,” writes Mary Naber, president and CEO of PACE Southeast Michigan.

Valir PACE Acquires Cherry Blossom PACE in Virginia

Posted on: May 27, 2025
Valir PACE has acquired Cherry Blossom PACE, in Alexandria, VA, from One Senior Care. This strategic acquisition strengthens the commitment of Valir PACE to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to seniors in Northern Virginia.

Pioneering Program Serves Aging Immigrant Population

Posted on: May 5, 2025
The San Francisco Bay Area faces a shortage of culturally competent residential elder care facilities due to high costs and a lack of bilingual workers. Amid these challenges, On Lok is a unique model of home-based care that supports older adults so they can age in place.

MEOC Faces ‘Unpredictable Surprises’ with Federal Funding Cuts

Posted on: May 5, 2025
In the wake of administration cuts and a proposed federal budget that could strike at approximately 30 funding sources, Mountain Empire Older Citizens is questioning how it will continue to support the older population in Southwest Virginia.