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Signs Your Senior Loved One May Need Help
As the holiday season approaches and our families gather to celebrate, we have an opportunity to check on our senior loved ones. Being alert to behavior changes with our loved ones is the first step in addressing a need for help.Here are some signs our loved ones may...
Meet Leticia Sabadin – Administrative Assistant, Public Authority Services by Sourcewise
Leticia Sabadin began her career with Sourcewise as a receptionist in May 2009. Previously, she spent the majority of her career working in customer service and administration. She thrives on helping others, and is a team player who fosters positive relationships with...
Staying Healthy While Aging
As we age, many of us are concerned with our health and wellbeing. Fortunately, resources and programs do exist within Santa Clara County to help everyone live as long and healthy as possible. Studies show staying healthy depends on a number of different factors,...
NanaTechnology: Robotics Research for Assistive Walking Devices
Innovation and technology to help seniors and persons with disabilities is always evolving. The world is a vast place, and innovators span the globe. While Silicon Valley leads the way to the future in many ways, one innovation that has great potential for improving...
Meet Steve,Volunteer Health Insurance Counselor
Volunteering is the life’s breath of Council on Aging Silicon Valley’s Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP). In April, Steve Carusa will be honored for his 23 years of volunteered service at the Junior League of San Jose’s Volunteer Recognition...
Spring and Pollen Have Sprung Upon Us
With the warmer weather and ever longer days of spring, flowers and plants begin to blossom and bloom again. While this can be a wonderful time to shake off the remnants of winter, for the millions with seasonal allergies, spring also brings forth allergy symptoms....
Medicare and Foreign Travel
Are you planning to travel outside of the country this holiday season? If you are planning a flight or cruise outside of the U.S., it is important to understand how medical coverage works abroad. Does Medicare provide coverage outside of the United States?No....
Nanatechnology: Smart Houses Offer Sophisticated Support Systems
Imagine for a moment that your house is a vast system, connected wirelessly to communicate reminders, messages, and information about your health to your family to ensure continued safety and peace of mind. Imagine that as a caregiver, you can send pictures,...
Memorable Holidays for Seniors and Families
The holidays can be a wonderful time to share the joys of friends and family. The food, activities, and time spent with loved ones bring warmth to the chilly winter months. It can be a time for making new memories, and for seniors, it can be a time for recalling...
The Importance of Vitamin D
Our bodies naturally produce vitamin D after spending time in the sun, but at least half of the United States population may still be low in vitamin D.One of the chief roles of vitamin D is to help absorb and metabolize essential minerals calcium and phosphorus, and...