Sheila’s Story: CenterLight Saved My Life

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Sheila’s journey with CenterLight Healthcare Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) began when she was out for a walk with her sister and niece near the Wallerstein PACE Center in the Bronx. As she passed by, she saw the staff outside preparing for a fashion show. The staff warmly welcomed Sheila, who said she wanted to watch, and she was so impressed with the PACE program that she immediately enrolled.

As Sheila shares in the video testimonial, CenterLight truly “saved her life.” It gave her a reason to leave the house and quickly became a source of both physical and mental activity. In her own words: 

I love CenterLight. I really do. CenterLight saved my life, I was at home, gaining, gaining and gaining weight, doing nothing. Then, CenterLight gave me my painting, which I love. It makes me feel good. Everything is right here. You don’t have to go to a clinic, you come right here, and you see your doctor, your nurse, your physical therapist; everything is here. You get your nails done, you get your hair done and everything. It’s nice, really nice. I love the whole staff. They’re like my daughters and sons, I love them. As soon as I come inside the door, I know I’m about to be with people who care for me and about me, and I enjoy myself. So come on down and enjoy yourself at CenterLight.

At CenterLight PACE, Sheila discovered a deep love for painting, and she also thrives on the social connections she’s made with her peers, considering them part of her extended family. These relationships, along her activities, have truly been a lifeline. Sheila joined her painting group years ago and her love for her art has never wavered. In fact, one of Sheila’s paintings was chosen for a special calendar project and she won an award for it. Sheila still fondly recalls the experience and speaks about it proudly.

Sheila has been a CenterLight PACE participant for 11 years and is enrolled as a participant at the time of posting.

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