Center For Elders' Independence PACE Berkeley Center

Oct 2022

She almost smashed into me because she was on the wrong side of the road, trying to drive through the the spike strips, instead of going through the gate properly. Don't know how you can keep a job screaming at people to hurry up and not having to obey any traffic laws. Your loved ones are not safe with this out of control driver. Bus: CA#126967 #53, on 10/18/23.

Sep 2020

Baby Boomers, or anyone related to one, read up, because this is worth knowing about right now: CEI offers phenomenal programs, improving the lives of many seniors immeasurably - for FREE! Their slogan is "Your Life Just Got Better" and I know mine sure did. I am 60 years old, currently in a wheelchair, my mother is 84, and we live in Orinda. Both of us have been participating in CEI programs for about a year and a half. A partial list of services and benefits to us follows, although some of the outings, massage folks, and day center activities have changed during COVID. Healthcare - 24/7, 365, we have an excellent onsite care team and doctor. When referred to other/outside specialists, we see top notch doctors. Vision, dental, physical therapy, occupational therapy, diet/nutrition. Advanced lab or imaging studies aren't shied away from. Medication and equipment - No cost, delivered weekly. Blister packed by day, and by time of day, in one weekly folio. Includes incontinence supplies, wound dressings, etc. Wheelchairs, walkers, and other DME are included if needed. Even hearing aids, dentures, or glasses. Home health support - Help with bathing, bed-making, and changing, meds, meals - that all varies per person. Some light cleaning our laundry. Home safety evaluations, grab bars, toilet risers, bath chairs and the lot are offered. Meals - Tasty, healthy and freshly-prepared meals are served in renovated CEI day centers or delivered to one's home. Day centers - Social activities, computer lab, gym, and alternative healthcare options, e.g. acupuncture or massage are offered in every clean and well-designed CEI facility. Join an activity or do your own thing. Staffed by incredibly kind people. Transportation - Provided to and from every appointment or other activity, which is a great relief to us. Removes stress related to driving or finding parking/validation, then navigating on foot from parking spot to target. We appreciate not risking damage to our cars, getting stuck, etc. More - Please do not think you wouldn't qualify, or that it cannot work with your existing insurance, or that you have too many assets... Check it out, calling them is the best way. Refer an aging friend or join yourself. Life indeed will get better.

Aug 2019

CEI is a great place of service to our seasoned community! At CEI we offer our participants activities, outings, clinic & podiatry services, rehab, behavioral health services as well! Breakfast snack & lunch are provided daily.