The holiday season brings so much joy! As we try to create a great family celebration, sometimes we feel stressed as we balance our additional responsibilities. This holiday season, enjoy time with family and friends, and simplify your life.Here are some suggestions...
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Get Help in Navigating Your Medicare Options
The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Sourcewise provides sensible insight to help prioritize your Medicare options and provides unbiased information to help you choose the best plan for you and your family.The annual enrollment period for...
Your Link to Community Resources
Sourcewise has been proudly serving Santa Clara County since 1973. We strive to educate, prepare, support and advocate for all adults in Santa Clara County. Our focus on helping seniors and caregivers continues as we expand our reach to adults with disabilities and...
Meet Roger Lin – Volunteer Health Insurance Counselor
In 1998, Roger Lin met Connie Corrales, the director of the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) at Sourcewise. Although his career was in the software and aerospace industry, Roger was inspired to train and become a HICAP volunteer.Roger began...
Community Based Organization: Spotlight on Outreach
Since 1979, Outreach, a private non-profit organization, has provided transportation options for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low income families.The Outreach STAR mobility program (sponsored by Sourcewise) assists seniors needing transportation....
Gardening & Your Health
As the days grow longer, you may notice how many more hours of sunlight we get to appreciate. The longer days and beautiful weather mean that we have a great opportunity to spend time working in our gardens.But, the good news doesn’t end there. According to Emily...
Your California Senior Legislature
In 1980, the State Legislature requested that the California Commission on Aging develop a forum through which older Californians could share their legislative priorities. As a result of this action, the California Senior Legislature (CSL) was established in...
Sourcewise Helps Seniors Get Back to Work
The Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) is a subsidized employment training program offered at Sourcewise. The program’s goal is to provide contemporary job skills and increase the marketability of senior workers.The Senior Community Services...
Meet Don Rush – Volunteer Health Insurance Counselor
Don Rush is a sharp, soft-spoken gentleman who has volunteered with The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Sourcewise for 30 years.Don is a retired engineering manager with experience as a field service engineer with the military, including...
Senior Nutrition Program
Sourcewise administers the Meals on Wheels program in partnership with the Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition Program and the Meals on Wheels Home-Delivered Meals program. The service is available to homebound Santa Clara County residents, age 60 years and older, who...