Participant Stories

At 93 years old, Mildred is full of gratitude and new beginnings — and she says it’s all thanks to Neighborhood Healthcare’s PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).

A former educator with a dissertation and decades of ideas, Mildred hasn’t stopped learning or leading. Though she no longer stands in a classroom, she’s channeling her passion into Project Wellness — a lifelong initiative she dreamed of 50 years ago to support health and wellness from prenatal care through geriatrics. She envisions fashion shows, fundraisers, and grant projects that will continue helping others, just as PACE helped her.

Silverio spent his life as a chef, caring for others through food, which gave him both a living and a purpose. In 2017, a stroke severely limited movement on his right side. With little access to therapy, he lost the ability to work and became depressed and withdrawn, staying at home.

In 2021, Silverio’s sister Monique found quality care for him at Neighborhood Healthcare’s Riverside health center. His primary care team conducted a full examination and recommended a comprehensive plan to improve his quality of life, including enrollment in Neighborhood’s PACE. “They told us it would be good for him and me, so we decided to try it,” said Monique. “We love it!”