PACE of Southwest Michigan

03/19/2026

03/11/2026

Do YOU know what PACE stands for? 🫂

877-2MI-PACE 📲
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call the number to find physical and practical support for your loved one in Michigan. 🙌

Learn more - http://pacemichigan.com/mipace

03/06/2026

March is Social Work Month, and we are proud to celebrate our incredible Social Work team!

Our social workers do so much more than psychosocial assessments. Every day they serve as advocates, counselors, educators, and compassionate supporters for our participants and their families.

Their work includes:
• Cognitive and mental health screenings
• Advanced Care Planning
• Active participation as members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Providing emotional support to patients
• Conducting home visits
• Supporting families and caregivers through education and support groups
• Coordinating resources such as housing assistance, documentation renewal, and Medicaid redeterminations/FAP applications
• Counseling and hospice referrals
• Placement coordination for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Adult Foster Care (AFC)
• Advocacy for patient needs
• Crisis intervention during difficult moments

Our social workers meet people where they are—helping navigate complex systems, supporting families through challenging transitions, and ensuring our participants receive the care, dignity, and resources they deserve.

Thank you to our Social Work team for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to improving lives every day. We appreciate you not just this month, but all year long!

03/05/2026

March is Reading Mont! Join us at one of our Memory Cafes with your favorite book in hand. “Book” is defined broadly as cookbooks, books of photos, sports card collections, novels, history books, etc. We'll also create a bookmark!

Memory Cafés offer those with cognitive changes, such as dementia, and their caregivers a safe space to learn and connect. Learn more at https://areaagencyonaging.org/memory-cafes/

02/26/2026

PACE was created to provide you, your family, caregivers, and healthcare providers the flexibility to meet your healthcare needs and help you continue living in the community.

At the PACE center, participants enjoy: Primary care and therapy, Nutritious meals, Recreation and socialization, Personal care

At home, PACE provides: Skilled care and personal care support, Safety tools like ramps and grab bars

In the community, participants gain access to: Specialists and additional healthcare providers

PACE combines the personal touch of a dedicated provider with the coordination and efficiency of a health plan. Our interdisciplinary team delivers much of the care directly, so we can closely monitor participants’ health and respond quickly to any changes.

PACE: Coordinated, compassionate care that meets you where you are.

Think someone you know could benefit from the PACE program?

📞 Call our Enrollment Department at 269-408-4350.

We’re here to help!

02/13/2026

We had such a wonderful and eventful Valentine’s Day with our participants!

The day began with participants having the opportunity to create their own Valentine’s cards. Everyone enjoyed getting creative and making heartfelt messages for friends and loved ones.

Throughout the day, we’ve had even more fun activities planned. Participants decorated delicious cookies and will have additional chances to decorate sweet treats later on. This afternoon, we’re wrapping up the celebration with a fun and engaging “Who Is Most Like Cupid?” scoring game, where participants can showcase their playful and loving personalities.

It’s been a full day of creativity, laughter, and celebration, and we’re so happy to share these special moments together!

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

02/12/2026

NuStep Challenge Highlights – 2025

In 2025, our participants took on the NuStep Challenge, competing in creative, themed races throughout the year—all while staying active and having fun!

Total steps completed in 2025: 6,496,838 steps!

Here’s a look at the races and challenges that made this year so special:

We kicked things off by finishing our winter-themed bobsled race down Candy Cane Lane.
For Valentine’s Day, participants became Cupid—using Nerf dart guns to shoot hearts and earn bingo bucks.
Next came a board-game-style Easter challenge, helping the Bunny reach his basket (with a few tricky holes that sent him back to the start!).
Our biggest event was the baseball game—each participant had their own player. Every NuStep ride earned a spin of the wheel to move their player toward home plate. The player with the most points won!
In the fall, we focused on fall prevention, where participants drew a leaf and shared ways to prevent falls at home.
Hunting season followed, with Nerf dart target practice—shooting deer, turkey, pumpkins, and targets to earn bingo bucks.
To wrap up the year, we challenged ourselves to get Santa from the North Pole to St. Joseph, Michigan—and we did it! Thanks to Santa’s magic, the travel time was cut in half.

We’re so proud of our participants for their dedication, creativity, and teamwork all year long.

Stay tuned for photos and more fun ahead!

02/02/2026

This Black History Month, PACE of Southwest Michigan honors the voices, stories, and achievements that deserve recognition and remembrance. We celebrate the enduring impact of Black history and reaffirm our commitment to dignity, inclusion, and compassionate care for all.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his lifelong dedication to civil rights, social justice, and dignity for all.

At PACE of Southwest Michigan, we believe everyone deserves equal access to quality health care and the opportunity to live independently with dignity. Our mission reflects Dr. King’s vision by ensuring individuals—especially older adults—receive the resources and support they need to live safely and independently in their own homes.

We remain committed to serving our community with compassion, equity, and respect for all.

01/08/2026

New Year, New Opportunity to Help a Loved One

Ever wonder what options are available to help your loved one stay safe and continue living independently in their community?

PACE can help.

Watch this short video to learn how PACE supports older adults with care, services, and peace of mind—all while staying at home.

📞 Call 269-408-4350 to speak with our enrollment team and learn more.

Everyone knows someone who could benefit from PACE.

12/29/2025

PACE of Southwest Michigan wishes you a New Year full of peace and joy!
May the New Year bring many blessings and special moments with everyone around you.

Hours of Operation:
• Wednesday, December 31: Open until 2:00 PM
• Thursday, January 1: Closed
• Friday, January 2: Normal office hours resume

Our after-hours line will remain available. Please call 269-408-4322 for any after-hours inquiries.

Thank you,
PACE of Southwest Michigan