News & Events

How Palliative Care Works with Your Needs

January 2026 Palliative care is designed to support you as a whole person, not just your medical needs. In this video, we explain how palliative care works by focusing on what matters most to you, including your physical comfort, emotional well-being, and personal goals. Learn … Read more

Understanding How Dementia Affects Vision

Dementia can affect more than memory; it can also change how a person sees and understands the world around them. In this video, we explain how dementia impacts vision and visual processing, including common challenges such as depth perception, contrast sensitivity, and recognizing faces or … Read more

Caring for a Person with Dementia

June 2026 Many older adults and caregivers face challenges with anger or agitation, especially in those with dementia. Experts at PACE Southeast Michigan say this behavior is communication. When caregivers understand this, they can respond with patience and confidence. Older adults may be upset for … Read more

Palliative Care Introduction

At PACE Southeast Michigan, palliative care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for those facing serious illness. This video explains what palliative care is, how it supports our participants and their families, and the ways our team helps manage symptoms and provide emotional … Read more

Naber: Protect Medicaid benefits for the elderly

Medicaid’s life-changing coverage is worth protecting. Just take a look at PACE. What simple pleasures do you take for granted? Maybe it’s making your coffee just the way you like it each morning, or perhaps it’s being able to walk outside and feel the sun … Read more

Breakfast Among Friends

Our 10th Annual Breakfast Among Friends is presented by Henry Ford Health. For a decade, our Community Giving Fund has empowered older adults across southeast Michigan to live safely and with dignity at home, and this beloved event is our chance to honor that impact … Read more

Set the PACE 5K

Join us for a scenic 5K run or walk at the beautiful Detroit Riverwalk! Our 5th annual Set the PACE 5K supports PACE Southeast Michigan’s mission to help older adults live safely and independently in their homes and communities. Your participation will make a meaningful difference … Read more

Mary Naber receives Lifetime Achievement Award, May 2024

We are thrilled to announce Mary Naber, our President and CEO, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the PACE Association of Michigan at the 2024 PACE Day at the Capitol! This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advance the mission … Read more

A More Humane Model for Eldercare in the U.S., June 2023

The U.S. health care system is not set up to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable, chronically ill, elderly people, especially those who are poor. Older poor people often face loneliness, depression, a lost sense of purpose, and an inability to live … Read more