National PACE Association

04/01/2026

PACE has demonstrated effectiveness in improving care coordination and reducing institutionalization among older adults but requires improvements in equity and justice, according to a policy analysis published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

The federal Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) has demonstrated effectiveness in improving care coordination and reducing institutionalization among older adults but also requires improvements in equity and justice. That is according to a March policy analysis published in the Jour...

03/31/2026

When Eve Catran turned 100 earlier this month, she was honored with a special party at the Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE. She is just the latest in her family to celebrate a 100th birthday.

For someone to reach 100 years old is extraordinary, given how few can reach that milestone. But for one local woman, Eve Catran, she’s just the latest in her family […]

03/31/2026

Central Coast PACE broke ground in Santa Maria, CA, for a new PACE center that will serve older adults in northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The center is being developed by Community Health Centers - CHC.

A new senior care program touted as the first of its kind in the region, broke ground Thursday in Santa Maria, aiming to provide comprehensive, coordinated care that helps older

03/31/2026

The estimated economic value of family caregiving has topped $1 trillion, according to a new report by the AARP Public Policy Institute, and care demands continue to intensify. Caregivers now average 27 hours per week, and 57 percent are in high-intensity roles, providing hands-on personal care alongside complex medical and nursing tasks. As the population ages and more adults take on caregiving roles, governments, employers and health systems must better recognize their value, varied experiences and needs, the report concludes.

Family caregiving plays a central role in long‑term support across the U.S., representing a substantial amount of unpaid care with significant economic value.

03/27/2026

When Jessica Eng, MD, was diagnosed with cancer, she remembers how overwhelming the experience felt. Then her doctors asked her a simple but powerful question: What matters most to you? Today, in her role as medical director at On Lok PACE, Dr. Eng and her team deliver deeply personalized care.

Learn how On Lok PACE, a full-service health plan for Bay Area seniors,, supports aging at home through comprehensive, person-centered care.

03/27/2026

PACE stories are powerful, says Anthony Zizza, MD, chief medical officer at Element Care PACE. One participant had a version of Parkinson’s disease that caused him to freeze up and fall, to the point where he was getting injured, becoming depressed, and having to stay at home. "We paid for a motorized wheelchair for him, and he has not had a fall since," Dr. Zizza said. "It changed his life.”

As the chill of the winter season begins to thaw, older adults who live independently at home are excited to get back out in the community to enjoy the vibrance of the spring season. Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), such as ElementCare PACE in Lynn, MA, can help make this happe...

03/27/2026

Thome PACE, a partnership between Brio Living Services and WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging, celebrated a decade of service to older adults with an open house at its day center in Jackson, MI. Among the attendees were Kathy Schmaltz - State Representative (R-MI-46), who chairs the House Families and Veterans Committee, and State Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-MI-32). Thome PACE serves Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties. Lenawee County

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly has grown from 30 team members to 118 since opening in 2016 and has served more than 650 participants and their families across Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties.

03/26/2026

Great connecting in Washington, DC!
Element Care was proud to join colleagues from Mass PACEAssociation and Fallon Health at the National PACE Association (NPA) Spring Policy Forum this week. Together, we met with policymakers and industry leaders to advocate for continued support and growth of the PACE model, helping older adults live safely and independently at home with the care they deserve.

Opportunities like the NPA Spring Forum allow us to collaborate, share insights, and strengthen our collective voice to improve care for seniors across Massachusetts and beyond.

Thank you to our partners at MassPACE and Fallon Health for your collaboration and commitment to advancing PACE.

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