Like a Light in a Dark Tunnel

When participant Pamella Rose first heard about the CenterLight Healthcare PACE, her health was not in the best place, and she was looking for a way to get assistance while remaining as independent as possible. She says that joining CenterLight PACE brought back light into her life in what seemed like such a dark time.

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Feeling Great at 97

Irma Hoyos, a CenterLight PACE participant, says she is very happy at CenterLight because it is a very beautiful place where she and her peers can enjoy their time.

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Painting with Passion

Shelly Colley, director of the Friends of CenterLight Foundation, sat down with Bronx CenterLight PACE Center participant Nancy Rivera for an interview. They discussed Nancy’s passion for painting and how she has had to adapt this passion to accommodate her near blindness caused by a myopic stigma, coupled with Glaucoma.   This interview has been edited […]

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Portrait of the Artist: Sister Maryanna Euring

CenterLight Healthcare PACE Amityville Participant Sister Maryanna Euring, 82, is an accomplished Asian brush painter. Here, she shares ways this 2,000-year-old artform has impacted her life, especially in the age of COVID.

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A Better Betty

After a workplace accident, educator and community activist Betty Murray no longer felt like herself. A social worker told her about CenterLight PACE, and now she's back to making a difference in the community she loves.

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Nilda’s Story: A Family Affair

Nilda Lugo learned about CenterLight PACE from her mother, who was a participant for 16 years. After starting to experience health problems herself, she joined the program and says the CenterLight team helps her stay independent and strong. She remains living in her home and is able to do what she loves, like cooking for her children and grandchildren.

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Irene’s Story: A Bronx Tale

Bronx native Irene Weinberg felt lost and depressed, and her health began to decline. At CenterLight PACE, she is able to participate in activities that let her express herself. She feels that her health has improved and attributes it to the professionals who care for her everyday.

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