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...
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Palliative Care: What It Is and Why It Matters to You
People often find the term “palliative care” confusing, or they assume it refers to “hospice,” — which is only for people who are dying. Palliative care is for 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...
Beware of Common Scams
Scams can happen in many different ways. They are constantly evolving and reinventing themselves according to what is “trending” in the world. Commonly known scams on the internet like winning prizes or hitting the lottery jackpot are well known. However, there are...
Baked Salmon with Roasted Winter Vegetables
Heart-healthy • Omega-3 rich • Easy Prep Ingredients (2 servings) 2 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each) 1 cup diced butternut squash 1 cup Brussels sprouts (halved) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp dill or parsley Pepper (optional; limit or No salt) Instructions...
March is National Social Work Month
Social workers make a lasting impact every day. Their dedication strengthens communities by connecting individuals in need to essential resources and support. At Sourcewise, we are proud to recognize their vital role in improving lives and empowering individuals to...
Training for Your Care Provider
Public Authority (PA) Services offers free training classes for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) independent providers (IP). These classes are essential for IPs who want to learn basic knowledge of certain medical conditions to help them improve how they can care...
Veteran Directed Care
Since 2023, Sourcewise has partnered with the Veteran Affairs (VA) Palo Alto Health Care System to provide the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program to the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Mateo and Monterey. This program is an alternative to...