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Self-Care Is Critical For Caregivers
More than one-third of caregivers suffer from poor health while caring for a loved one, according to data published in the American Journal of Public Health (2002).
Sourcewise announces Updated Area Plan on Aging for 2017-2018
San Jose March 27, 2017: Sourcewise shares updates to the 2016-2020 Area Plan on Aging for 2017-2018 with the Santa Clara County community on April 3, 2017.Sourcewise unveiled the 2016-2020 Area Plan on Aging in February of 2016. The Area Plan on Aging is a strategic...
HHS Warns of Hotline Telephone Number Used in Scam
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently confirmed that the HHS OIG Hotline telephone number is being used as part of a telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. Scammers represent...
Avoid Online Rental Scams
In the twenty-first century most, if not all, business is conducted online. This is especially true for making rental properties available. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged the Credit Bureau Center, LLC and three individuals with posting phony rental...
San Jose Middle School Students write heartfelt holiday cards to Homebound Seniors
San Jose, December 6, 2016: For the second year, middle school students at College Connection Academy are volunteering their time and creativity to create 3,000 handwritten holiday cards for seniors who are homebound Meals on Wheels participants.The cards, as...
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.