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NanaTechnology: New Innovations Can Help Caregivers
Global Positioning System technologies (or GPS) can be useful when navigating the streets of an unknown city or finding a route that bypasses traffic. By understanding the possibilities of GPS and other uses of this technology, our day to day lives can be...
Medicare Announces Funding for Health Insurance Counseling Programs
Nearly $46.5 million for basic grant funding will be distributed to Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Programs (HICAP) throughout the United States to help people with Medicare get more information about their health benefits and choices, Centers for Medicare...
Join Us for a July 4 Celebration!
Join Council on Aging Silicon Valley on July 4 as we celebrate our country’s independence with the communities of Santa Clara County.Last year marked Council on Aging Silicon Valley’s (COASV) debut in the Rose, White, and Blue Parade. This holiday event spreads...
Spring Cleaning and Home Safety
Spring has sprung! Flowers are starting to bloom and the days are getting longer and sunnier. Warmer days and sunny skies also mean it is time to start some spring cleaning.Spring cleaning can uplift your mood and offer a fresh start; it can also help ensure...
NanaTechnology: Medications Monitored by Machine
As we age, many of us will require new prescriptions and supplements to help treat conditions and keep our bodies as strong as possible. However, remembering what time to take multiple pills and the proper dosages can be difficult, especially if cognitive or memory...
May is Mental Health Month
May is mental health month, and building awareness of the many people affected by mental health issues is key to gain access to effective treatment. Around 60 million Americans are diagnosed with a mental health condition each year. The vast majority of these...
Meet Dulce Rojas – Benefits Specialist, Public Authority
Dulce Rojas’ compassion and energy has allowed her to thrive as the Benefits Specialist for COASV Public Authority Services. Public Authority Services manages benefits and enrollment, as well as maintains a registry, of In-Home Supportive Services Workers (IHSS)....
Stay Warm This Winter
The official first day of winter is not until December 22, although it may feel like winter already! As the temperatures drop, remember it is important for you and your loved ones to stay warm and safe in the cold and wet conditions winter will bring. Being sure your...
Meet Nina Marks
Nina has been an integral part of our Meals on Wheels Team since 2000. She spent much of her childhood in England, near Stonehenge. She arrived in the United States a new bride, married to a military man in the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force. Her first home in the...
The Importance of Services for Seniors
Note: Elizabeth Barksdale is an Information and Assistance specialist at Council on Aging Silicon Valley and is our internal resource development and messaging project leader. The views or opinions below are solely those of the writer. Recently I was made aware...