Between 1989 and 2014, breast cancer deaths decreased 38% due to improvements in early detection and effective treatment.
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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.
Hidden Sugar in the Foods We Eat
Did you know that a ¼ cup serving of fresh cranberries has only 4 grams of sugar; but, the same amount of dried cranberries has 29 grams?
Simple Changes May Help to Prevent Diabetes
Learning she had prediabetes was probably the best thing, Angelina says, that ever happened to her.
Caregiving From a Distance
Nearly 15% of all caregivers in the U.S. are long distance caregivers. This estimate is expected to double by 2020, according to data published by the Family Caregiver Alliance (2016).
Santa Clara County Battles Homelessness with Affordable Housing
Santa Clara County (SCC) has some of the highest priced housing in the nation; with a price increase of 10.4% in 2016, a median sale price of $900,000, and a serious lack of housing. SCC also has the ninth highest rate of homelessness, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Supplemental Security Income: Eligibility and Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federally funded supplemental income program and is available nationwide. SSI provides assistance for seniors 65+; those who are blind or disabled; with little or no income for life’s necessities: food, shelter, and clothing.