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...
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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...
Autumn Health & Safety Tips
Autumn means cheerful colors of red, orange and yellow leaves, and cooler temperatures as the season arrives. Fall into good habits this autumn. Here are some helpful reminders to stay well:Get Vaccinated. According to the Center for Disease Control, the flu vaccine...
Community Based Organization: Senior Adults Legal Assistance
Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) is a non-profit elder law office supporting seniors (60 and older) in their efforts to live safely and independently. Since 1973, this community based organization (CBO) has provided an array of legal services: from simple advice...
Summer Farmer’s Markets
Summertime brings a chance to stroll through the fabulous farmer’s markets offering fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and other seasonal treats.When visiting farmer’s markets, keep in mind a few tips:Carry small bills and change; most markets do not accept credit...
Meet Susan Thomas – Lead Intake Representative for Senior Employment Services
Susan Thomas is the Lead Intake Representative in the Senior Employment Services Program at Sourcewise. She has assisted clients enrolling in the Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) at Sourcewise since 2011.Susan has had the opportunity to get to know...
CBO Spotlight: Indian Health Center
California has one of the highest American Indian populations in the country, with more than 26,000 residents in the Santa Clara Valley.Indian Health Center (IHC) was established in 1977 to provide health care and medical services for American Indians who were...