PACE Southeast Michigan

This month, we had the opportunity to capture something special. We invited a 7-year-old to sit down with older adults at PACE Southeast Michigan and ask a simple question: What makes a good day? The result was a series of honest, heartfelt conversations of connection that crossed generations and reminded us how much we share, no matter our age. Below, you’ll see images from those conversations. You’ll find a glimpse of what matters most: connection, joy, comfort and being seen. These moments reflect something we believe deeply at PACE Southeast Michigan—that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health, and that meaningful connection is at the heart of both. We invite you to help us create more of these moments! Your support will better equip our teams with education and resources to help enhance the behavioral care our older adults receive and ensure more good days, together. Thanks to the generosity of PACE Southeast Michigan’s Chief Clinical and Operating Officer, Donna Emch, and her husband James, every gift donated during the month of May will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500, doubling your impact! Donate today: https://hubs.li/Q04gy-Bb0 #PACESEMI #MissionDrivenCare #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Donate

Less than three weeks to go! Give today and double your impact. Through May 31, Donna and James Emch are matching gifts up to $2,500 for our Older Adult and Mental Health Awareness Month campaign. These numbers highlight why behavioral health support matters for the older adults we serve. Your gift will better equip our teams with education and resources to improve the behavioral health care our PACE participants receive, ensuring more good days, together. Donate Now: //?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=wisdomwed513 #PACESEMI #MentalHealthAwareness #Nonprofit #MissionDrivenCare

Our Cinco de Mayo celebrations brought participants and staff together in the best way, through connection, culture and joy! #PACESEMI #CincoDeMayo #WholePersonCare

Today, our Older Adult & Mental Health Awareness Month campaign officially begins. All month long, we’re raising awareness and supporting the behavioral health needs of the older adults we serve— an essential, and too often overlooked, part of whole-person care. This year our Chief Operating and Clinical Officer, Donna, and her husband, James Emch, have generously offered to match all gifts dollar for dollar up to $2,500, helping your support go twice as far for older adults who need it most. Because of supporters like you, PACE Southeast Michigan can provide behavioral health services and meaningful opportunities for connection that help reduce isolation and improve quality of life. Will you consider making a gift today? /donate//?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=maykickoff #PACESEMI #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Nonprofit

What. A. Morning. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Breakfast Among Friends. Your support helps older adults across Southeast Michigan stay safe at home through timely, practical interventions that make daily life possible. We’re grateful for every sponsor, partner and community member who strengthens the lives of independent, dignified older adults! #BreakfastAmongFriends #PACESEMI #SupportSeniors #CommunityGivingFund #ThankYou

It’s Occupational Therapy Month, and we're celebrating! Behind every senior who returns to their morning routine, picks up a grandchild or lives confidently, there's often an occupational therapist making it possible. OTs help older adults regain strength after illness or injury, adapt their homes for independence and stay connected to activities that bring them joy. At PACE Southeast Michigan, we see how transformative OT can be every day. OT is not just therapy; it's getting your life back. This month, join us in thanking the incredible OTs who make more good days possible! #PACESEMI #Seniors #OccupationalTherapy #Independence

We are proud to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by USA Today! What makes this recognition meaningful is the people behind it. The team members who show up every day with patience, compassion and a genuine commitment to the participants we serve. This recognition belongs to them. Thank you for everything you bring to PACE Southeast Michigan 💚 #TopWorkplace #PACESEMI #MissionDrivenCare #NowHiring

A Decade of Impact – and the Best is Yet to Come! From humble beginnings in 2016 with just 12 requests, the Community Giving Fund has grown to fulfill over 1,300 participant needs, helping older adults across southeast Michigan live safely and comfortably at home. As we celebrate 10 years, we honor the participants, volunteers and supporters who make it all possible. This year’s 10th Annual Breakfast Among Friends is a chance to connect, celebrate, and hear the stories of generosity in action. 📅 Thursday, April 23 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. 📍 The Community House | Birmingham Want to keep the impact going? You can join Kroger Community Rewards, give online, or volunteer at a PACE center or event. Every action helps participants live safely, comfortably and with dignity at home. Kroger rewards: /i/community/community-rewards?msockid=16f2836f53086c6f310d951552356d4a/?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cgfmarchnewsletter Online donation: /donate/?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cgfmarchnewsletter Volunteer: /volunteer/?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cgfmarchnewsletter #PACESEMI #BreakfastAmongFriends #CommunityGiving #AgingWithDignity #10YearsStrong

Caregivers are the backbone of so many families. If you’re caring for a loved one, know this: support is available. PACE Southeast Michigan offers resources, guidance and support to help you navigate the journey. You don’t have to do it alone. Learn more at /?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic-social or call (855) 445-4554. #WellnessWednesday #PACESEMI #CaregiverSupport #HealthyAging

After more than a decade of visionary leadership, we celebrate and honor Mary Naber as she steps into retirement from her position as the CEO from PACE Southeast Michigan. 💚 Since 2014, Mary has been more than a CEO—she has been a guiding light, a fierce advocate, and a true champion for our participants, staff and community. Under her leadership, PACE Southeast Michigan grew into one of the leading PACE programs in the country, expanding access to compassionate, coordinated care that allows older adults to live with dignity and independence. Mary didn’t just lead an organization—she shaped a culture. One where people feel seen, supported and deeply connected to the mission. Her impact lives in the relationships she built and the countless lives changed because she chose to lead with heart. To know Mary is to know a leader who leads with heart. A mentor who lifts others. A friend who leaves every space better than she found it. As we celebrate her remarkable journey, we invite you to read more about the impact of her leadership and the lives she’s shaped: /2026/03/celebrating-womens-history-month-women-who-shaped-my-career-2/ Mary, thank you for your 12 years of dedication, your vision and your love for this mission. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. 💫 With deepest gratitude—congratulations on a well-earned retirement! #PACESEMI #MissionMonday #LeadershipLegacy #ThankYouMary #MissionDriven #Gratitude #HealthcareLeadership #WomensHistoryMonth

Who wore it best? 👀🎉 Participants at our Sterling Heights center showed off their style during a fun wig party filled with laughs and lots of personality! We love finding ways to bring joy and connection into every day. #PACESEMI #FridayFun #CommunityCare

Is your loved one finding it harder to eat well? As we age, appetite changes and meal preparation can become more difficult. Fresh seasonal foods like spring fruits and vegetables are an easy way to boost nutrition while supporting heart health, digestion and energy. Our PACE Southeast Michigan registered dietitians work closely with participants and caregivers to ensure they receive the nutrition and support they need to live safely and independently! If you or a loved one could benefit from extra support while aging at home, PACE Southeast Michigan may be an option. 📞 Call (855) 445-4554 🌐 Visit #PACESEMI #NutritionMonth #HealthyAging