PACE in the News

Upham's PACE Awarded Age-Friendly Designation

Posted on: Apr 23, 2024

Upham's PACE, in Boston, MA, has been designated “Age-Friendly” by the city after staff conducted walk-through visits at two centers of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The Boston Age-Friendly Project is a collaborative effort to make the city a better place to live and age.

PACE Attracts Bipartisan Interest in Growing Number of States

Posted on: Apr 17, 2024

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is attracting interest from lawmakers in states including Georgia, Illinois and Ohio. More large companies and health care systems are opening PACE centers or buying existing ones from smaller nonprofits, resulting in explosive growth.

AltaMed Health Services has opened its first Alternative Care Setting (ACS) in Compton, CA, to provide participants enrolled in AltaMed PACE with an additional place to access services closer to home. The nearly 10,000-square foot facility is the first PACE location in the city and will serve up to 150 area residents. AltaMed PACE held a grand opening celebration for the community on Dec. 9.

Rocky Mountain PACE at Explorer Holds Grand Opening

Posted on: Dec 12, 2023

Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) recently celebrated the grand opening of a new site on Explorer Drive in Colorado Springs, CO. Members of the Colorado Springs and Tri-Lakes chambers of commerce attended the ribbon-cutting for Rocky Mountain PACE at Explorer, where RMHCS leaders and board members greeted more than 250 guests.

Navigating Aging: PACE's Comprehensive Care Approach

Posted on: Dec 6, 2023

Hanh Brown, of AI50 Connect, spoke with Peter Fitzgerald, executive vice president of Policy and Strategy at the National PACE Association, about "Navigating Aging: PACE's Comprehensive Care Approach" to take "a deep dive into the transformative world of senior health care."

MassPACE Holds First Legislative Briefing

Posted on: Nov 21, 2023

The Massachusetts Association of PACE Programs (MassPACE) held its first legislative briefing on Oct. 26 at the Massachusetts State House to advocate for the eight Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) in the commonwealth. Sponsored by Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Middlesex/Worcester), the event was an opportunity for state legislators and their aides to connect with PACE staff in their districts and learn about the valuable services that the PACE model provides to their constituents.

St. Paul’s PACE and Gary and Mary West PACE Host First PACE in the Park

Posted on: Sep 11, 2023

Sept. 5, 2023 – In honor of National PACE Month, St. Paul’s PACE and Gary and Mary West PACE hosted the first PACE in the Park, an end-of-summer social gathering for PACE participants in North County. Seniors from both programs came together at Oakcrest Park in Encinitas, CA, to connect and celebrate how PACE has kept them active and independent. The event promoted unity among programs and was an official kick-off for National PACE Month in September.

MassPACE Names Jennifer Maynard Executive Director

Posted on: Sep 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023 – The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Association of PACE Programs (MassPACE) has chosen Jennifer Maynard, BS, RN, MPA, site director at Summit ElderCare, as its new executive director, effective Oct. 16. She will replace Candace Kuebel, LCSW, MSW, MBA, who is retiring Nov. 3. “Jennifer will be a driving force to expand and support PACE organizations and participants across the commonwealth and at the national level,” said Kristine Bostek, president of the MassPACE board and senior vice president of PACE Programs for Fallon Health.

Redwood Coast PACE Marks Ninth Anniversary

Posted on: Sep 1, 2023

Aug. 30, 2023 – Redwood Coast PACE, a program of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center, is celebrating its ninth anniversary. “We are immensely proud to celebrate our nine-year anniversary of serving Humboldt County during National PACE Month,” said Barbara LaHaie, director of Redwood Coast PACE. “Our dedicated team has been unwavering in their commitment to delivering the highest standard of care and support to our participants. It is their passion and dedication that have made Redwood Coast PACE a trusted and respected organization in our community.”