Today, as many Americans live longer (well into our 80s and 90s) wise food choices play an important role in our health. Focusing on quality—not quantity—of food selections is important.
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Cindy Finds Full-Time Work After Two Months
Cindy Cooper, 59, was a dedicated participant in Senior Employment Services of Sourcewise who enjoyed her work. Cindy was assigned the position of “Vehicle Assistant” to oversee and maintain the company’s motor pool, ensuring that vehicles were always ready for use.
Self-Care Is Critical For Caregivers
More than one-third of caregivers suffer from poor health while caring for a loved one, according to data published in the American Journal of Public Health (2002).
Medicare Annual Election Period Open through December 7, 2016
With the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) currently in progress, Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) will help you make the right choices for your Medicare plan choices.
Caregivers Assist Seniors with Access to Support Services
The number of caregivers nationwide is rapidly increasing as Baby Boomers get older and require additional assistance. Individuals who juggle caring for aging family members while raising children and working full-time are referred to as the “sandwich generation.
Improved Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), nearly 39.2 million Medicare beneficiaries took advantage of at least one preventive service with no copays or deductibles in 2015.
Maria Luisa Finds Work in the U.S.
Maria Luisa Meneses arrived from the Philippines with an impressive resume but lacked American job experience. After learning about Sourcewise Senior Employment Services, she and her husband enrolled in the program through the Sourcewise satellite office in Morgan Hill.
Mental Health Benefits are Essential to Well-being
While all adults –regardless of age– face daily life stressors, mental wellbeing can change at different stages of life. Still, older adults face unique physical and mental challenges. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the population aged 60+ is projected to double from 12% to 22% by 2050.
Supportive Services to Maintain Independence
At Sourcewise, our goal is to provide individuals with the most helpful resources, while considering each person’s unique needs. For those with disabilities, supportive services may provide the ability to continue living independently.
Get Answers to Your Medicare Questions
The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) helps you prioritize your Medicare options and provides unbiased information to help you choose the best plan for you and your family.