InnovAge

01/13/2026

In celebration of National Pharmacist Day, we asked one of our extraordinary InnovAge clinical pharmacists about her “why” in helping seniors and their families with medication management and other important pharmacy-related services:

“I enjoy being a clinical pharmacist because I get to help seniors reduce their mediation burden and optimize their current therapies,” says Natalie Berner, who has offered friendly, comforting, and personalized guidance to participants at InnovAge Colorado PACE - Lakewood for more than 10 years. “I like having the opportunity to provide education to our participants (enrolled seniors) and work closely with the rest of our wonderful interdisciplinary team.”

Natalie and our other clinical pharmacists are trusted partners in our participants’ care – working to ensure the right medications and the right doses, with the goal of preventing medication errors.

Along with peace of mind, the pharmacy services of InnovAge offer real cost savings for families who need them most. Prescription drugs and prescribed over-the-counter medications are included in the PACE plan, as is medication management. In addition, InnovAge delivers medications to PACE centers and to participants’ homes – also free of charge. Our goal is always to reduce the stress and complexities of properly managing medications, helping our seniors focus instead on living their best lives.

Happy National Pharmacist Day to Natalie and all of InnovAge PACE’s pharmacists and pharmacy team members, and thanks for your amazing work with our seniors!

01/09/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗔𝗴𝗲’𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!
Making it easier for seniors and their caregivers to connect to the life-changing benefits of PACE and LIFE – that’s the mission driving InnovAge’s Broker Relations and Strategic Accounts team! Here are the experienced professionals who work in our communities to simplify the enrollment process and help more seniors get the care and support they need, want, and deserve.

𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇: 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Sheri has spent her career serving the most vulnerable and critically ill Medicare beneficiaries.
Words she lives by: “Making even a small difference with my knowledge and skills is my passion, ‘my why’. Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts."

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿: 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀
Steven is a healthcare sales and business development leader with deep experience in managed and value-based care. He drives PACE growth across Florida, Pennsylvania, and Virginia through broker networks and key partnerships.
Words he lives by: "Life is fragile, healthcare is sacred, and kindness is the one medicine we can all afford to give."

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿
Shon services the aging community and agent population throughout California. He has been in the healthcare industry for more than 30 years, and is focused on improving care in his community and providing support for his agents to improve their marketing skill sets.
Words he lives by: "I find it rewarding to improve the lives of our participants and assist with lightening the load of their loved ones."

𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲: 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿
Mitch has 20 years of experience as an agent, agency owner, and broker manager with leading national carriers, driving PACE growth in Colorado and New Mexico. He is passionate about serving underserved communities and making a positive impact on the insurance industry.
Words he lives by: "Life isn't a sprint; it's a marathon."

For Sheri and her team, strong connections result in better care for seniors and their families. “We’re building a bridge,” she says, “both for our members and potential members, as well our broker partners, to allow them to bring seniors to us and get them a solution.”

She knows from experience. Before Sheri joined our organization on a professional basis last summer, she was already part of the InnovAge family. Sheri enrolled her mother in our program in Sacramento, CA, in 2024. She sees firsthand how partnerships with InnovAge open the door to comprehensive solutions -- helping seniors remain safe, supported, and connected in their communities.

See Sheri's story here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9ueu4d

01/07/2026

As states kick off their 2026 legislative sessions, we’re proud to reflect on the advocacy work InnovAge PACE -- and LIFE in Pennsylvania -- led throughout 2025 at state capitols across the country.

From Colorado to Virginia, California to Pennsylvania, our staff, center leaders, clinicians, and participants came together to speak directly with lawmakers and policy leaders about the proven value of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): better health outcomes for seniors, greater independence, and meaningful cost savings for states. We were honored to partner with CalPACE in California, the Virginia PACE Alliance (VPA), and LeadingAge in both Colorado and Pennsylvania to amplify this message.

This post highlights our Capitol Day with LeadingAge PA in Philadelphia in June 2025, captured in a powerful video featuring InnovAge LIFE staff and Theresa, a long-time participant at our Henry Avenue InnovAge LIFE center, who shared her firsthand experience with LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly).
Watch the video here: https://tinyurl.com/mayhtfvy

We’re also linking to similar Capitol Day efforts in Colorado and Virginia earlier in 2025 -- each reinforcing why PACE works and why it matters.
Capitol Day Colorado: https://tinyurl.com/36dk329x
Capitol Day Virginia: https://tinyurl.com/5n7f5yxb

As lawmakers once again debate and shape policy in the year ahead, InnovAge remains committed to advocating for PACE and LIFE so more older adults can age with dignity, independence, and comprehensive care. We look forward to continuing these important conversations in 2026 and beyond.

01/05/2026

Re-posting - to share our video with more great pictures from our InnovAge centers! A recap: At InnovAge, our centers are more than places of care — they’re communities built on relationships, trust, and genuine love. Our staff don’t just serve seniors; they get to know them, laugh with them, celebrate them, and care for them like family.

In Pueblo, Colorado, our team proudly walked in the city’s beloved Parade of Lights — not just to celebrate the season, but to share our mission with the community and help families understand how InnovAge PACE supports seniors every day.

From a festive door-decorating contest at our Inland Empire Center in San Bernardino, to special Santa visits at our Aurora center, and Santa's Little Helper at InnovAge Colorado Denver, each celebration reflects the same commitment: making our centers places participants and staff truly look forward to coming to.

Across our centers, teams go out of their way to create moments that nurture mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being. At our Pennsylvania LIFE Pennypack Center, that care shows up in many ways — from cozy Pancakes & Pajamas Days with shared laughter, donated gloves and blankets, to hands-on creative experiences like ceramics classes through the Claymobile program. These moments matter. Having friends, feeling supported, and having something meaningful to get ready for is part of the prescription at InnovAge. Thank you to Billy Penn for featuring our senior participants and their creativity! Full Article: https://billypenn.com/.../clay-studio-claymobile-aging-in...
These aren’t just events — they’re expressions of care. They’re how our teams show seniors they are valued, seen, and deeply cared for. We are endlessly grateful for our staff who pour their hearts into creating spaces where older adults feel connected, supported, and at home.

01/03/2026

Who says you can't keep enjoying the Holidays? Thank you to our InnovAge Colorado PACE Pueblo team for sharing fun-times for all! Knowing this merry group... that holiday cheer will last well into 2026!

12/30/2025

35 years of making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, their families, and our communities – that’s cause for celebration as we reach the end of a milestone anniversary year! Thank you to the participants and caregivers who have partnered with InnovAge and entrusted us with your care and support in centers across the nation, decade after decade.

In honor of 35 years, we’re excited to share 35 Ways InnovAge Changes Lives, including some facts and figures that may come as a surprise. (See below👇 for the link to the list).

But there has been so much more to celebrate in 2025! 👏 We’re proud that our work together is being recognized and our impact continues to grow:

👉 We partnered with Tampa General Hospital to expand access to comprehensive, wrap-around care that helps seniors stay healthy, independent, and living safely at home.
👉 We welcomed lawmakers into our centers nationwide and advocated alongside participants at state capitals in California, Colorado, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, communicating the many benefits of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly).
👉 We were named One of the Nation’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by Fortune® and Great Place to Work, reflecting the exceptional quality care delivered by our dedicated, compassionate staff.
👉 We were recognized by the Alliance for PACE Innovation and Quality (APIQ) as a “Pioneer Navigator PACE Organization,” honoring our legacy of excellence in senior care.
👉 We are helping more seniors than ever – currently nearly 8,000 -- further solidifying our place as the country’s largest PACE provider.

It's been an incredible 35 years – and we can’t wait for year 36 and beyond. We cherish this collaboration with seniors, caregivers, and staff who have made this amazing journey possible!

See the list of 35 Ways InnovAge Changes Lives: https://tinyurl.com/4mvkwudx

#35+YearsStrong

12/26/2025

At InnovAge, our centers are more than places of care — they’re communities built on relationships, trust, and genuine love. Our staff don’t just serve seniors; they get to know them, laugh with them, celebrate them, and care for them like family.

In Pueblo, Colorado, our team proudly walked in the city’s beloved Parade of Lights — not just to celebrate the season, but to share our mission with the community and help families understand how InnovAge PACE supports seniors every day.

From a festive door-decorating contest at our Inland Empire Center in San Bernardino, to special Santa visits at our Aurora center, and Santa's Little Helper at InnovAge Colorado Denver, each celebration reflects the same commitment: making our centers places participants and staff truly look forward to coming to.

Across our centers, teams go out of their way to create moments that nurture mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being. At our Pennsylvania LIFE Pennypack Center, that care shows up in many ways — from cozy Pancakes & Pajamas Days with shared laughter, donated gloves and blankets, to hands-on creative experiences like ceramics classes through the Claymobile program. These moments matter. Having friends, feeling supported, and having something meaningful to get ready for is part of the prescription at InnovAge. Thank you to Billy Penn for featuring our senior participants and their creativity! Full Article: https://billypenn.com/2025/11/10/clay-studio-claymobile-aging-in-philadelphia

These aren’t just events — they’re expressions of care. They’re how our teams show seniors they are valued, seen, and deeply cared for. We are endlessly grateful for our staff who pour their hearts into creating spaces where older adults feel connected, supported, and at home.

The Clay Studio’s Claymobile program aims to help older adults retain a sense of agency, creativity, community and independence

12/24/2025

“I love how this job feeds my heart, every day.”

Robert Reinhart, better known as Nurse Bob, is a beloved and respected member of the team at InnovAge Colorado PACE – Thornton. As a Comfort Care RN, he offers coaching and guidance for participants and their families to address the often challenging and difficult aspects of end of life care.

Nurse Bob is also part of Loveland’s Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), which includes 11+ professionals working together to provide a personalized, coordinated care plan for each participant. By addressing highly specific needs, the focus at InnovAge PACE is on the whole person, and improving their quality life from a variety of perspectives and areas of expertise.

This level of personal attention is deeply appreciated. As Nurse Bob explains: “I'm really humbled and honored the way participants, families, and staff across facilities throughout the area have embraced me to help with coaching, in this final chapter of the participant’s life, and to find out later from families how much it touched them.”

Thank you for your dedicated and compassionate service, Nurse Bob, and for collaborating closely with providers, social workers, chaplains, and caregivers to align care with each participant’s goals and values, honoring their dignity and quality of life.

12/23/2025

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁!

👉 DID YOU KNOW: Our InnovAge Colorado PACE Northern Colorado center has an extensive reach beyond its physical location in Loveland, supporting seniors across a wide and diverse region of Northern Colorado, including Berthoud, Fort Collins, Johnstown, Milliken, Timnath, Windsor, Eaton, Evans, and Greeley.

The center is celebrating its 10th anniversary of serving as a trusted cornerstone of care for thousands of participants and their families, helping them remain independent, healthy, and connected to their communities.

As InnovAge celebrates this meaningful milestone, it is also a moment to look ahead. The success of the Loveland center is rooted in strong community partnerships, a dedicated care team, and the trust of the seniors and families it serves. At InnovAge, we remain committed to expanding access and continuing to redefine what aging can look like in Northern Colorado, with many more years of impact to come.

If you or your family members could benefit from the services and support of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), learn more about all we offer in Northern Colorado: https://www.innovage.com/locations/colorado/north

12/20/2025

The holidays can be tough for older family members in ways we don't always see. "We're kind of grieving the loss of our younger selves at times, the things that we used to be able to do," says Dr. Leslie Minna, InnovAge PACE's Vice President of Behavioral Health Services.

Kari Gant from InnovAge PACE Pueblo adds: "If we're down with the flu for a couple of days, we feel a little depressed because we can't do what we usually do. You magnify that about 100 times, and that's where some of our seniors are."

And it's not just emotional. Behavioral Health provider Shae Hocker explains that "losing the ability to take care of oneself is a major, major blow to their identity and their sense of self." Many seniors end up in the ER with untreated anxiety during the holidays.

Here's how to help:
- Pre-plan and communicate with family beforehand
- Keep choices simple (1-2 options max)
- Consider a smaller guest list
- Stay flexible if plans change
- Create quiet spaces for breaks
- Save the hard conversations for after the holidays

InnovAge PACE helps seniors stay independent at home with wraparound care including behavioral health support. Let's make this season easier for the people who matter most.

Watch the full segments:
Kari Gant on FOX21's Living Loving Local: https://youtu.be/6sqggfYbRvs
Dr. Leslie Minna on FOX31's Great Day Colorado: https://youtu.be/KhrWclmAuU8

12/19/2025

Hear it straight from a participant (and don’t miss the flexing 💪): InnovAge PACE 𝗜𝗦 family!

“Every moment is memorable,” says Saladin Florence, a participant at the InnovAge California PACE – Crenshaw Center. “I’m happily welcome. The staff is wonderful. The participants … welcome me and they accept me.”

Saladin is a popular member of the center, which he visits regularly for meals, recreation, activities, and most of all, fellowship. You can see the close bonds in the photos shared here, especially the team of gentlemen who are all proud military veterans (and Saladin is front and center, flexing his muscles!).

“It almost seems like it’s a family thing,” he says with a smile. “I think we’re all in this together, and we enjoy each other’s company here. And that’s what I love about the place.”

12/15/2025

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻
The holidays are full of familiar sights and sounds -- baking in the kitchen, music in the background, laughter filling the room. It’s a joyful season, but it can also feel overwhelming or bittersweet for some older loved ones.

If you notice a family member hanging back, seeming quiet, or simply needing a little extra care, a small gesture can make a big difference. Sometimes it’s not about a specific condition or concern -- it’s about connection, comfort, and meeting people where they are.

A few gentle ways to support older loved ones this season:

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Slowing down, speaking one-on-one, and sharing photos or stories can spark meaningful moments and help everyone feel included. However, remember too much stimulation can be overwhelming. Make space for your loved ones to have some quite time.

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. The holidays can bring joy and also memories of those who are missed. Let your loved one share their thoughts if they want to -- and let them participate in gatherings at their own pace. Holidays can also be difficult anniversaries for some including feelings of joy, sadness, and past times.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. From navigating rich holiday foods to managing routine health needs, a little planning can help everyone enjoy the season comfortably. Consider offering fresh, balanced options and checking in about what helps them feel their best, such as:
· Low-salt alternatives
· Dressings on the side
· Dairy-free meals
· Smaller portions

At InnovAge PACE, we understand that caring for an older family member is both a privilege and a responsibility. Our team is here to partner with you, offering comprehensive support that helps seniors stay independent and continue living at home with dignity.

If you or someone you love could benefit from added support, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is here to help. InnovAge has been serving seniors and their families for more than 35 years. Learn more at InnovAge.com.