Center for Elders' Independence

09/04/2026

Fire season is here. Are you and your loved ones staying safe? From checking smoke alarms to packing an evacuation bag, simple steps help keep everyone safe.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🍂 Mark your calendar! The CEI Foundation Fall Festival is right around the corner.

Invite the whole family for a day of good eats, great fun, and uniting to support vulnerable elders in our community.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕰️ 2PM-6PM
📍 CEI PACE West County

Adults pay $15 and children pay $10, or opt for the Family Four-Pack (2 adults, 2 children) for $40.

For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit givebutter.com/CEIF_FallFestival

09/01/2026

September marks , bringing visibility to the benefits of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This model has changed the lives of countless elders in our community, including Deborah Jackson.

While visiting family in Southern California in December of 2025, Deborah experienced a stroke. CEI stayed connected with Deborah while she received hospital and nursing care away from home, coordinating with her providers and planning her return to the Bay Area.

CEI arranged wheelchair-accessible transportation, prepared a downstairs living space in her home and developed a rehabilitation plan. Deborah receives physical, occupational and speech therapy through CEI’s San Leandro Center twice a week and is now able to walk better with assistance and is learning how to use adaptive tools to cook for herself and her loved ones, an activity she has always loved doing.

Learn more about the impact PACE has had across 44 years at CEI: cei.elders.org/article/national-pace-month-team-behind-every-step

08/31/2026

Last week, members of the California Commission on Aging got to tour our CEI PACE Temescal center and learn about the successes and challenges we face as a PACE organization serving vulnerable elder populations.

The work we do at our centers every day is possible thanks to the advocacy of those representing our communities in leadership.

08/31/2026

Led by CEI's Chaplain Laura, participants from CEI PACE East Oakland and CEI PACE San Leandro gathered outdoors for sessions focused on spiritual care, guided by trees and their symbolic and physical connection to spiritual, emotional, and mental wellness.

Participants loved spending time together and reflecting on their relationship to nature despite differences in religious and spiritual backgrounds.

08/28/2026

Are you up to date on your vaccines?

This National Immunization Awareness Month, prioritize your health and talk with your healthcare provider about the vaccines that may be right for you.

Learn more at elders.org

08/27/2026

We had a great time at the Oakland Chinatown 37th StreetFest over the weekend, hosted by the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce屋崙華埠商會. Meeting our community and sharing information about the services CEI provides to help elders live independently is an honor.

Can't wait to see you at future community events throughout the East Bay!

08/26/2026

☀️ Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh produce that supports healthy aging. Making small changes to your diet has a big impact over time.

Learn how CEI can support your nutritional goals at elders.org.

08/26/2026

Today we honor the life of Dolly Parton, an incredible artist whose legacy spans far beyond her creative genius. We celebrate her for modeling what it looks like to age with dignity and confidence, reminding us that having impact cannot be limited by age.

Rest easy, icon. 💗