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Honoring a Tireless Advocate in Our Community
For over fifty years, Ellen Rollins has been devoted to helping people as a nurse and health care provider. Ellen has served on several public boards and commissions in Santa Clara County (SCC), including eight years on the Sourcewise Advisory Board back when it was...
Transforming Homes and Lives Through Repairs and Renovation
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV) is an independent affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together organization. RTSV is one of the only organizations in Santa Clara County that provides critical repairs at no cost to low-income homeowners and nonprofit...
Communicating Efficiently with Your Loved One
For any family caregiver, effective communication with your loved one is important to have. Good communication skills can help to build trust, prevent misunderstandings, and improve overall well-being. Keep several of these basic communication principles in mind when...
Tips for Aging Well
It could eventually be easy to forget to take care of yourself when you are surrounded by people who need you the most. However, it is essential to remember the one thing that needs you the most is yourself – mind, body, and spirit. There are many contributing factors...
Observe Older Americans Month
Every year, May is recognized as Older Americans Month in the United States which is led by the Federal Administration for Community Living. This is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of older adults in our communities. According to the...
Avoid Scams Promising to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Credit card interest rate reduction scams could occur when a caller implies its company has special relationships with card issuers that can help secure lower interest rates. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers who receive a call like this to approach...
Report Fraud and Losses to Keep Yourself Safe Online
You might have heard that scams mostly affect older adults, but reports to the Federal Trade Commission tell a different story. Last year, adults under 60 — our Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z neighbors — were more likely to report losing money to fraud than people 60...
Join the Sourcewise Advisory Council to Help Communities in Need
The Advisory Council for Sourcewise plays a vital role in advocating for the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities in Santa Clara County. Members of the council participate in planning for future services provided and funded by Sourcewise for those...
February is National Senior Independence Month
While many people may be aware that May was designated “Older Americans Month” by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, far fewer know that February also celebrates older Americans. Every February, the nation celebrates Senior Independence Month to support dignified and...
What the First-time Caregiver Needs to Know
With the new year, many people may begin caring for a grandparent, parent, or other loved one for the first time. Caregiving may happen suddenly with an accident, or a medical diagnosis, or start gradually with driving your loved one to get groceries. Later, you may...