Older adults who live alone or in rural parts of Santa Clara County face isolation and its detrimental health effects.
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Social Security Benefits Increase with Cost of Living
For more than 66 million Americans, monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are increasing 2% in 2018, considered the highest increase in six years.
Sourcewise Transit Service Keeps South County Seniors Connected
Older adults who live alone, away from family, or in rural parts of Santa Clara County, may struggle with transportation challenges leading to isolation and its detrimental health effects.
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Opens October 15
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) occurs from October 15–December 7, 2017.
Sara Saeedi, Leading Seniors to Employment Services
A reorganization at Bank of America in 2008 left Sara Saeedi, Senior Vice President at Banking Center Operations—and many of her colleagues—out of work.
Screening and Early Detection are Key in the Battle Against Breast Cancer
Between 1989 and 2014, breast cancer deaths decreased 38% due to improvements in early detection and effective treatment.
Sourcewise Awards $2.7 Million to Support Santa Clara County’s Most Vulnerable
Sourcewise announces $2.7 million in grants to local non-profit organizations that provide services to vulnerable Santa Clara County community members: low-income seniors; persons with disabilities; and their caregivers.
Caregivers Can Reduce Anxiety
The senior population in the U.S is rapidly increasing—a trend referred to as a silver tsunami.
Local Homebound Seniors Depend on Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels program of Sourcewise is one of 5,000 dedicated community-based services in the United States providing homebound seniors (60 years and older) access to nutritious meals, regardless of their economic status.
Diane Finds Work Through Sourcewise Senior Employment Services
Diane De Dominicis (64) was happy to participate in Senior Employment Services of Sourcewise from April 16, 2015–May 15, 2017.