National PACE Association

09/23/2025

Cherokee Nation citizen Keeli Duncan, who assumed the role of CEO and executive director of Cherokee Elder Care PACE earlier this year, is working to "expand access to services, deepen our integration of Cherokee culture into daily programming, and embrace new innovations in elder care, whether that’s through better transportation, telehealth or enhanced home care options.” Cherokee Elder Care is the first PACE program to be sponsored by a Native American tribe.

Cherokee Elder Care has a new leader at its helm. Cherokee Nation citizen Keeli Duncan assumed the role of chief executive officer and executive director in April and plans to

09/23/2025

Fallon Health announces the expansion of its Summit ElderCare program into Southeastern Massachusetts, offering a new option for older adults and their caregivers in Bristol, Plymouth, and parts of Barnstable counties. The not-for-profit organization recently opened a Summit ElderCare PACE Center in Dartmouth, MA. https://bit.ly/3KA5aTc

09/23/2025

During National PACE Month, On Lok PACE is celebrating PACE as a pathway to independence for seniors. “A senior’s health is more than their medical needs,” said Ben Lui, MD, MPH, chief medical officer. “Everyday support, social engagement and community all play a role. It truly takes a village, and the continuity of care we provide helps promote long-term well-being.”

By Carla Thomas Cruising along Bay Area highways or parked on neighborhood streets, the brightly decorated vans of On Lok are mobile works of art. Boasting a larger than life photograph bubble wrapped over the entire vehicle, the illustration depicts the warmth and glow of a dedicated care giver and...

09/17/2025

Rocky Mountain PACE, a program of Rocky Mountain Health Care Services that serves older adults in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado, celebrated the grand opening of its third site. Rocky Mountain PACE at Quail Lake offers a clinical site and day center to serve up to 300 residents. “Rocky Mountain PACE is health care that everybody deserves, targeted for those who need it most,” said CEO Nate Olson. “This new center symbolizes our commitment to serving the community and ensuring that quality, compassionate care is available.” https://bit.ly/3K5Tqry

09/16/2025

We are excited to announce the release of the course “Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults” in the PACE Learning Center! This training introduces the specific needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults, starting with the definitions of terms such as le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender. The training contextualizes the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults through case studies and videos of real individuals to understand why some may choose not to come out. Course participants will be connected to local and national resources and receive best practices to integrate into their work. Visit the PACE Learning Center to learn more: https://learning.npaonline.org/

09/12/2025

Dwight Bradley was a prisoner in his own house. For two years, the 73-year-old was stuck in his second-floor bedroom because he could no longer walk down the stairs of his home. Today, he is a free man. He can walk anywhere in his house, enjoys going outside on sunny days, and travels three times a week to socialize with friends and receive medical care at Blue Ridge Independence at Home, the key to his regained mobility. Blue Ridge Care opened the PACE center a year ago in Wi******er. VA.

WI******ER — Dwight Bradley was a prisoner in his own house. For two years, the ailing 73-year-old was stuck in his second-floor bedroom because he could no longer walk down

09/11/2025

InnovAge has been named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services. “Our employees are the heart of InnovAge,” said CEO Patrick Blair. “Their dedication to caring for seniors with dignity and respect, while also supporting one another, is what makes this recognition possible. We are proud to celebrate our team and the culture they’ve built together.” InnovAge also was honored recently as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth time. https://bit.ly/4gqe7uu

09/11/2025

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."

by Luke Jahnke Each morning, before the sun fully rises, a quiet motion stirs at pools across the country. For Americans over 65, swimming has become more

09/11/2025

One in five people in the United States who were homeless in 2024 were 55 or older. Arranging for housing is a relatively new and growing challenge for PACE organizations, which aim to keep frail older people in their homes. But a patient can't stay at home if they don't have one.

Rising housing costs are pushing more seniors into homelessness, and now one in five homeless people are older than 55. One program rolls together Medicare and Medicaid funds to get seniors housed.

09/11/2025

Speaking with Aging Forward podcast host Christina Chen, MD, a geriatrician and internist at Mayo Clinic, guest Jeffrey Kang, MD, founder of WellBe Senior Medical, said PACE is the best program for providing integrated health care.

When we or our loved ones are no longer able to care for ourselves independently, what do our options for medical care look like? While 98%…

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

NPA is committed to ensuring that those working with older adults are equipped with the knowledge to effectively support all individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. That’s why we have partnered with SAGECare, the oldest and largest LGBTQ+ aging care provider in the United States, to make their course, “Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults,” available in the PACE Learning Center. Learn more at https://learning.npaonline.org/