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Prioritizing Mental Health: A Guide to Medicare’s Preventive Services
Mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or underestimated, especially among older adults. However, with the recognition of its importance, Medicare has expanded its coverage to include a range of preventive services aimed...
Volunteer Highlights from 2022
As the end of the year is coming closer and we look back on 2022, one thing that stands out is the dedicated volunteers who contributed their time and energy to the different programs and initiatives with Sourcewise. At both offsite and onsite events, volunteers...
Prepare for Medicare Changes in 2023Â
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs between October 15 and December 7, every year. The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers services by appointment over the phone and by video conference. Face-to-face appointments...
Understanding Medicare and COBRA: What You Need to Know
If you’re eligible for Medicare, whether you enroll in it or not, COBRA insurance can still affect you. But what exactly is COBRA? The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that allows you to keep your employer health benefits after...
Age Safely in Place with the Help of Rebuilding Together Silicon ValleyÂ
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV) is an independent affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together organization and is one of the only organizations in Santa Clara County that provides critical repairs at no cost to low-income homeowners and nonprofit...
Public Authority Services by Sourcewise Enhances IHSSÂ
Public Authority Services (PA) by Sourcewise supports care recipients and Independent Care Providers (IPs) of Santa Clara County’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program by enabling and empowering care recipients to hire IPs. PA enrolls all IHSS IPs within the...
The Importance of Hydration During SummerÂ
With the hottest days of the year upon us, hydration is of the upmost importance. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people 65 years of age and older are among the groups most at risk for dehydration during the hot summer season. Dehydration can take...
Senior Nutrition Options in Santa Clara County
For many older adults in Santa Clara County (SCC), regularly consuming nutritious and balanced meals is not taken for granted. The aging process can come with gradual loss of physical mobility and autonomy and so formerly simple tasks like getting groceries, preparing...
Take a Break! Respite Care for the Family Caregiver
Being a family caregiver is demanding and selfless work. A family caregiver is someone who: Cares for a family member or another individual (i.e. friend or neighbor) Is an informal (unpaid) provider of in-home or community care to a care receiver Is 18 years or...
Public Authority Consumer Roxann’s Recovery
On May 8, 2024, Roxann, a 77-year-old woman living in San Jose, California, suffered a fall resulting in a broken hip which left her bed-bound and in urgent need of comprehensive support. Roxy's situation was further complicated by malnutrition, an unmanageable living...
Public Authority Consumer Jeronima Gets Her Independence Back
In February 2024, Jeronima, a 61-year-old Latina residing in San Jose, California, faced a life-altering illness that left her bedbound and in need of immediate support. Referred to Public Authority Services by Sourcewise (Public Authority) through Adult Protective...
Start Healing Substance Abuse in Older Adults: Use Medicare Preventative Services
A 2018 report indicated that around 1 million individuals aged 65 or older were living with substance abuse disorders. Overcoming substance abuse disorder is a demanding process, requiring significant effort to achieve and maintain sobriety. Therefore, preventing the...
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month This MayÂ
Since 1992, May has been designated as the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. According to Reader’s Digest, “The month was specifically chosen to commemorate the first Japanese immigrant to arrive in the United States. on May 7, 1843, as well...