Community Supports (CS) is a CalAIM initiative health care program that focuses on improving overall quality of life and health outcomes for clients. CalAIM refers to the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative, a multiyear plan seeking to “transform...
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Celebrating Older Americans Month: Flip the Script on Aging
In 1963, around a third of older Americans were living in poverty. With limited options and resources available to help them navigate around aging, older Americans began to make their presence known. President John F. Kennedy and the National Council of Senior...
What Does It Look Like to Be a Family Caregiver?
Caring for a loved one is a profound act of love and responsibility. Family caregivers provide essential support, assisting with daily tasks and ensuring the well-being of those who can no longer fully care for themselves. While rewarding, this role comes with...
Aging in Place: A Success Story
Aging in Place by Sourcewise exists to help older adults age safely in their own homes through providing home safety services and items. These home safety services and items range from grab bars in the shower to a home ramp installation. For one Aging in Place (AIP)...
Struggling with Your Mental Health? Call 988
Prioritizing and protecting one’s mental health is critical to aging well, but mental health remains one of the biggest blockers to healthy aging. Throughout the aging process, older adults may encounter circumstances such social isolation, loneliness, abuse, and...
Celebrate Black History Month with the Senior Adults in Your Life
Black History Month is an annual celebration of Black Americans' history, culture, and contributions. It was the brainchild of historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASAALH), Carter G. Woodson. Initially, it began...
The Digital Access Program: Bridging the Digital Divide for San Jose Residents with In-Person Access Center
Sourcewise is pleased to have launched its newest Digital Inclusion initiative: the Digital Access Program! Operating from October 2024 through August 2025, the Digital Access Program is hosted at the Roosevelt Community Center and offers a physical space for seniors...
Understanding End-of Life-Care
End-of-life care can be an emotional journey for the caregiver and their loved one. Navigating around a loved one’s final few moments is rarely simple. However, utilizing the following tips may bring a level of peace when going through the end-of-life care journey:...
Strategies to Lower Medicare Costs
Now that the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is over, let’s turn our attention to a group of Medi-Cal programs that are specifically designed for Medicare recipients with lower incomes and may be able to lower their Medicare costs. Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)...
Ways to Combat Seasonal Depression for Older Adults
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression, often affects older adults during colder months when days are shorter, and daylight is limited. Some strategies can help older adults to stay positive and resilient throughout the winter season. One...