Over the years, Irene Antoinette Martell has watched Silicon Valley evolve into an extremely diverse community. “There have been a lot of highly educated people moving to the area, but the technology boost has made it difficult for older people, blue collar workers,...
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Enjoy the Rose, White & Blue Parade on July 4, 2015
This year’s Umpqua Bank Rose White & Blue 4th of July Parade is just around the corner. Join Sourcewise at 10 a.m. on the Fourth of July to enjoy the home-made floats, antique cars, and many other community organizations as they participate in the largest fourth...
Community Organization Spotlight: Live Oak Adult Day Services
Live Oak Adult Day Services is a nonprofit, community-based agency providing specialized day care for frail, elderly, and dependent adults residing in Santa Clara County. There are four locations: Cupertino, Los Gatos, Willow Glen, and Gilroy. Live Oak...
Meals on Wheels: Nutrition Brought to Your Door
A healthy diet is important for everyone. However, homebound older adults—due to illness or disability—are not always able to shop or cook for themselves. These individuals can be at risk for malnutrition. At Sourcewise, our Meals on Wheels program partners...
Meet Rosie Fontes—Community Resource Specialist
Rosie Fontes enjoys being a Community Resource Specialist at Sourcewise. Throughout the past 11 months, she has made a positive impact on the organization and the individuals she serves. Rosie is dedicated to finding the best resources available, given the various...
Revitalize Yourself This Spring
Spring is here at last! After a long, cold, winter, we are seeing signs of life all around us. Flowers are blooming, and the trees are green again. Like nature, we too must find ways to revitalize and renew ourselves. Here are some tips to re-energize and enjoy all...
Medicare News
As your local resource for health insurance information, our Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) strives to ensure residents of Santa Clara County are well-informed on Medicare issues.Two years ago a significant yet little known step was taken...
Meet Gloria Cutshall: Volunteer Health Insurance Counselor
Gloria Cutshall has been a volunteer with the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) since May of 2005. As an exceptional counselor, she devotes her time and expertise regarding health insurance to seniors in our community.Gloria is an early bird,...
Meet Mary Cyrus: Care Manager for the Family Caregiver Support Program
Mary Cyrus is a Care Manager for the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP), and a Community Resource Specialist for Information & Awareness. She has worked at Sourcewise for over 7 years and loves to support her clients. Mary finds her job very rewarding,...
Community Based Organization: Yu-Ai Kai
Located in San Jose's Japantown, Yu-Ai Kai has been serving seniors for 40 years. This nonprofit organization strives to promote healthy aging, successful independent living, and advocates for all seniors.Programs at Yu-Ai Kai include Senior Day Services, Caregiver...