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Stay Safe from the Summer Heat
Summer is here! While some people may love to have some fun in the sun, it is important to keep safety precautions in mind. Older adults, especially those with existing health problems, are at greater risk when facing high temperatures Excessive heat can be dangerous...
Advocates for Long-Term Care Residents
Living in a long-term care facility such as a nursing home may often not be the first choice for anyone. Some people have no other option but to live in a facility and for this reason, it is important that their rights are protected. According to an article...
Recognize National Senior Citizens Day
President Reagan declared August 21, 1988, to be the first National Senior Citizens Day. Since then, it has been celebrated on August 21 every year. This day was designated by the former president to honor the many senior citizens in the United States that have made...
Stay Safe from the Summer Heat
Summer is here! While some people may love to have some fun in the sun, it is important to keep safety precautions in mind. Older adults, especially those with existing health problems, are at greater risk when facing high temperatures Excessive heat can be dangerous...
Advanced Directives for Health Care Options
An advanced directive often referred to as a “living will” or “health care power of attorney,” is a legal document providing guidance to medical professionals regarding the type of treatment one will allow in the event of a medical emergency when they may be unable to...
Respite Tips for Family Caregivers
Being a family caregiver can be demanding and more stressful during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent article written by Gary Barg, Editor-in-Chief of Today’s Caregiver, he shares tips on how to achieve one day of COVID-19 safe respite per week for the rest of the...
Sourcewise Google Home Smart Speaker Program Receives Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
Santa Clara, July 28, 2022: Sourcewise announces that its Google Home Smart Speaker (GHSS) Program recently received a 2022 Aging Innovations Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. The GHSS, a pilot program, which provided a...
HICAP Online Interest Form
HICAPHealth Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) services are available to current Medicare beneficiaries living in Santa Clara County; those about to become eligible for benefits; and anyone who wants to learn...
Helping Isolated Older Adults Use iPads
For some older adults, using a new form of technology like tablets can be intimidating. As a result, some older adults decide against learning how to use these devices and may not understand the applicable benefits they can bring to their daily lives. In 2021,...
Balancing Caregiving with Technology
Older adults and caregivers are adapting and taking on new technological advances as they come and find new ways to stay connected, live longer, and all within the comfort of their own homes. Caregivers can take the time to show their loved ones how to use some of...