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Ways to Combat Seasonal Depression for Older Adults
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression, often affects older adults during colder months when days are shorter, and daylight is limited. Some strategies can help older adults to stay positive and resilient throughout the winter season. One...
Fraud Identification and Prevention
Fraud and identity theft can appear in numerous forms and can happen to anyone. Whether it be a suspicious text message that you receive, or a phone call from someone claiming to be from an institution like the IRS, scammers are constantly finding new tricks to take...
Prepare for Medicare Changes in 2025
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is open now through December 7, 2024. The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers services by appointment over the phone and by video conference. In person appointments are also now...
National Family Caregivers Month
November is dedicated to recognizing caregivers and all the demanding work they do in caring for their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond family to include friends and chosen family as well. Roselyn Carter said that there are four types of people in the...
Accessible Voting Options for the 2024 Election
For individuals with limited resources or mobility, going to the polls to vote on election day can be challenging. This is a major obstacle that may prevent seniors and individuals with disabilities from exercising their right to vote for our nation’s leaders and...
Reskilling and Upskilling for Older Workers: Embracing New Opportunities
For older adults looking to get back into the workforce or build new skills, there’s good news: the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) at Sourcewise is here to help. This program is designed to support older workersby offering training and job...
COVID-19 Booster Shots for Older Adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that individuals 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccine formulations are updated every year to match the current strains. If you have not had COVID-19 within the...
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 Valley
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 IHSS
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...