Sourcewise Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
Santa Clara, October 29, 2025 — Sourcewise is thrilled to announce that its Intergenerational Activities program received a USAging 2025 Aging Innovations Award, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. Intergenerational Activities, which aims to reduce isolation and loneliness among older adults aged 60 and older, was among 15 local aging programs to receive Innovations honors during USAging’s 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, July 20 – 23 in Chicago, IL. An additional 26 agencies received Achievement Awards.
The 2025 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards, supported by Caregiving.com and Cumulus.care, recognizes USAging’s Area Agency on Aging and Title VI Native American Aging Program members that have found new and innovative ways to support older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers as they live in their homes and communities.
“At USAging, we are proud to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of the 2025 Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards recipients—especially as we mark the 50th anniversary of USAging and our Annual Conference and Tradeshow,” said USAging CEO Sandy Markwood. “These award-winning programs exemplify the creativity, dedication and impact that define our Aging Network. They are not only improving the lives of older adults and caregivers today, but also shaping a stronger, more supportive future for aging in every community across the country.”
The Intergenerational Activities program utilizes culturally diverse volunteers of high school age and older for in-person activities including Home Visits, Home Beautifications and Social Activities. Home Visits volunteers are matched with a homebound older adult by language and interests. Bi-weekly visits with older adults take place in their home, and activities include arts and crafts, game boards and more. Volunteers also assist homebound older adults with Home Beautifications projects that encompass tasks from helping with yardwork, sorting and organizing household items, and moving furniture to improve their living environment. Group Social Activities are hosted at low-income senior housing sites and community centers where volunteers provide fellowship and meaningful interaction with older adults through fun arts and crafts, game boards and friendly conversation. Community partners include the Department of Public Health and Recreation at San Jose State University (SJSU), the City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS), MidPen Housing, and the Lodge at Morgan Hill Apartments.
“We know that social isolation negatively impacts the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of older adults. Our Intergenerational Activities program is a positive step towards alleviating loneliness by connecting young people and adults of all ages to older adults who so desperately need companionship, while also building understanding and mutual respect across generations,” said Aneliza Del Pinal, Chief Executive Officer, Sourcewise.
The 2025 USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards honored traditional and new strategies in a range of categories, including caregiving, community planning and livable communities, health–social care integration, healthy aging, housing and homelessness, information and referral/assistance, intergenerational programs, nutrition, social engagement, and workforce development and volunteerism.
All winners are highlighted in the USAging Aging Innovations & Achievement Awards Showcase.
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About Sourcewise
Since 1973, Sourcewise has been a nonprofit organization and the Area Agency on Aging for Santa Clara County. Our mission is to provide adults and their caregivers with the tools and services they need to effectively navigate their health and life options. In 2024, the organization served 103,394 individuals across 18 programs and services helping the aging population, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities thrive. For more information and to get involved, visit mysourcewise.com
About USAging
USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Our members help older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities. For more information, visit usaging.org and follow @theUSAging on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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Sourcewise Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging