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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,...
Scammers Get Political with Survey Phishing Con
Steer clear of political polling calls that promise gift cards in exchange for taking a voter survey. Survey cons are taking advantage of the U.S. presidential campaign with a timely phishing scam. How the Scam Works: ...
Worried about Zika? Watch Out for Cure Scams
Within the Bay Area, nine counties have been victimized by the Zika Virus effecting more than 32 individuals. In Santa Clara County, there have been nine reported cases since July 22, 2016. The Better Business Bureau discovered a scam, selling a cure for the Zika...
IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams; Encourages Students, Parents, Schools to Stay Alert
The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents/grandparents/guardians during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax.” Be on the lookout...
Learn how to protect yourself from The Imposter Scam
In an Imposter Scam, con artists pressure victims into paying money for taxes, a prize, or a quick personal loan by posing as a government agent, a sweepstakes representative, or even a relative desperate for help. These scams are designed to separate...
Case Management services available in Gilroy
San Jose, July 18, 2016: Sourcewise continues to broaden its service delivery system by expanding its case management services to the city of Gilroy through a partnership with the Gilroy Senior Center. A mere eight months after the successful opening of a satellite...
Protect Yourself from the Grandparent Scam
A common scam that is deliberately aimed at older Americans is referred to as the “grandparent scam.” In this instance, scammers try to get you to wire money to help your grandchild. Once the money is wired, it is difficult to trace and retrieve. Scammers do this by...