Eating well and maintaining a balanced diet is important for everyone. As we age, proper nutrition becomes increasingly important for sustaining our health. However, maintaining proper nutrition as we age can be tough. Cooking for a smaller household provides...
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Meet Irene Venegas
Irene Venegas loves it here at Council on Aging Silicon Valley (COASV) and says she wouldn't change a thing. Irene has been working here since 1998 as our lead receptionist. In addition to her excellent administrative skills, Irene also regularly assists with Spanish...
Caregivers and the Evolving Family
The nuclear family is expanding. Three or more generations are now living under the same roof. Living with extended family members can promote close grandparent and grandchild relationships, and family togetherness on the whole. Many grandparents even provide day...
Your Medicare Benefits
In an age when budget woes and service cuts are a common reality, many of the recent changes to Medicare are a welcomed relief. Due in part to the Affordable Care Act, seniors are expected to save on their prescriptions and gain access to a variety of preventative...