After 40 years, the Council on Aging Silicon Valley’s name has been changed to Sourcewise. Our mission is to provide adults, their families and caregivers with the tools and services needed to effectively navigate their health and life options.Sourcewise will continue...
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Community Based Organization: Spotlight on Alzheimer’s Activity Center
Pamela and Gary Steinke opened the Alzheimer’s Activity Center in 1986. As the first large capacity dementia-specific adult day care program in the country, the center offers a unique approach to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and memory loss. This center allows...
Signs Your Senior Loved One May Need Help
As the holiday season approaches and our families gather to celebrate, we have an opportunity to check on our senior loved ones. Being alert to behavior changes with our loved ones is the first step in addressing a need for help.Here are some signs our loved ones may...
Meet Leticia Sabadin – Administrative Assistant, Public Authority Services by Sourcewise
Leticia Sabadin began her career with Sourcewise as a receptionist in May 2009. Previously, she spent the majority of her career working in customer service and administration. She thrives on helping others, and is a team player who fosters positive relationships with...
Staying Healthy While Aging
As we age, many of us are concerned with our health and wellbeing. Fortunately, resources and programs do exist within Santa Clara County to help everyone live as long and healthy as possible. Studies show staying healthy depends on a number of different factors,...
NanaTechnology: Robotics Research for Assistive Walking Devices
Innovation and technology to help seniors and persons with disabilities is always evolving. The world is a vast place, and innovators span the globe. While Silicon Valley leads the way to the future in many ways, one innovation that has great potential for improving...
Meet Steve,Volunteer Health Insurance Counselor
Volunteering is the life’s breath of Council on Aging Silicon Valley’s Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP). In April, Steve Carusa will be honored for his 23 years of volunteered service at the Junior League of San Jose’s Volunteer Recognition...
Spring and Pollen Have Sprung Upon Us
With the warmer weather and ever longer days of spring, flowers and plants begin to blossom and bloom again. While this can be a wonderful time to shake off the remnants of winter, for the millions with seasonal allergies, spring also brings forth allergy symptoms....
Medicare and Foreign Travel
Are you planning to travel outside of the country this holiday season? If you are planning a flight or cruise outside of the U.S., it is important to understand how medical coverage works abroad. Does Medicare provide coverage outside of the United States?No....
Nanatechnology: Smart Houses Offer Sophisticated Support Systems
Imagine for a moment that your house is a vast system, connected wirelessly to communicate reminders, messages, and information about your health to your family to ensure continued safety and peace of mind. Imagine that as a caregiver, you can send pictures,...