A family caregiver is an unpaid relative, partner, friend, or neighbor who provides physical, emotional, or financial assistance to someone with a chronic illness, disability, or age-related condition. In Santa Clara County, family caregivers can access different...
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Sourcewise Now Has a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC)
Sourcewise is proud to announce the launch of our new Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC), helping to expand access to vital public benefits and support services for individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. The Benefits Enrollment Center is designed to...
Prepare for Medicare & Medi-Cal Changes in 2027
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, for health coverage starting January 1, 2027. This is the time when Medicare beneficiaries can review their health and drug plans and make changes to better fit their needs. Every fall,...
National Wellness Month
Every August, National Wellness Month reminds us that health isn’t just about the body, but the mind too. The mind helps hold everything together, from your habits to your decisions. Take a moment to slow down, prioritize sleep, move around a little more, drink...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Sourcewise Update
We’re excited to announce that beginning with the Summer 2026 edition, our newsletter has been refreshed to reflect our updated branding and to highlight our new mission, vision, and values. As part of that, we have introduced QR codes into our newsletter to increase...
Get Fresh Groceries This Summer with SFMNP
Sourcewise is happy to share that we will once again offer Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) market cards to eligible participants this summer. This program helps older adults buy healthy food while supporting local farmers in Santa Clara County. The...
Palliative Care: What It Is and Why It Matters to You
By Robin ShepherdPeople often confuse the term “palliative care” with “hospice” and assume it’s only for people who are dying. Palliative care is available to anyone with a serious or life-threatening illness, from time of diagnosis to time of death. Palliative care...
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
As of April 2024, about 67.3 million Americans receive at least part of their health insurance coverage through Medicare. Nearly 90% of Medicare beneficiaries are over the age of 65 and rely on Medicare to help subsidize the cost of their doctors' appointments,...
Champion Your Health
This year’s Older Americans Month (OAM) highlights the theme “Champion Your Health”. Join us in celebrating and highlighting all of the older adults in our community through supporting programs that support prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility for every...
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving is meaningful work, but it can take a serious toll on the caregivers’ mental and physical health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S., one in five adults provides care to a loved one, and studies show caregivers are...