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IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Protect Themselves Online
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, the states, and the tax industry today urged taxpayers to take steps to protect themselves online to help in the fight against identity theft. There are simple steps taxpayers can take to help protect themselves from...
Hope for seniors struggling in the job market SOURCEWISE SPECIALIZES IN HELPING LOW-INCOME SENIORS FIND WORK
Published by Gilroy Dispatch November 18, 2016By Kimberly Ewertz, ContributorThough the economy is improving, unemployment is still prevalent. If you are 55 or older, the prospect of finding a job can be quite challenging, but there is hope.San Martin resident Dolly...
Medicare Annual Election Period Open through December 7, 2016
With the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) currently in progress, Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) will help you make the right choices for your Medicare plan choices.
Caregivers Assist Seniors with Access to Support Services
The number of caregivers nationwide is rapidly increasing as Baby Boomers get older and require additional assistance. Individuals who juggle caring for aging family members while raising children and working full-time are referred to as the “sandwich generation.
Improved Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), nearly 39.2 million Medicare beneficiaries took advantage of at least one preventive service with no copays or deductibles in 2015.
Maria Luisa Finds Work in the U.S.
Maria Luisa Meneses arrived from the Philippines with an impressive resume but lacked American job experience. After learning about Sourcewise Senior Employment Services, she and her husband enrolled in the program through the Sourcewise satellite office in Morgan Hill.
Mental Health Benefits are Essential to Well-being
While all adults –regardless of age– face daily life stressors, mental wellbeing can change at different stages of life. Still, older adults face unique physical and mental challenges. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the population aged 60+ is projected to double from 12% to 22% by 2050.
Supportive Services to Maintain Independence
At Sourcewise, our goal is to provide individuals with the most helpful resources, while considering each person’s unique needs. For those with disabilities, supportive services may provide the ability to continue living independently.
Medicare Beneficiaries Beware “Free” Braces
Several reports have been noted of Medicare beneficiaries receiving urgently marked postcards with a special notice of pending eligibility to receive free Medicare-covered back brace or knee support system. If you are experiencing any pain and need a brace for pain...
2017 Medicare Updates are here. Is your Medicare plan still right for you?
San Jose, October 4: Sunday, October 15, 2016 marks the first day of the Medicare Annual Election Period. Every year, Medicare plans make changes to coverage, cost, and network providers. To assist persons 65 years of age and older interested in educating themselves,...