Winter 2022

Expansion of the Sourcewise Transit Service

The Sourcewise Transit Service (STS) was initiated for Sourcewise South County Services after a needs assessment was conducted in 2016. One of the services originated included door-to-door transportation for adults 60 years of age and older to go to the Gilroy Senior...

Social Security Adjustments for 2022

The annual Social Security Administration (SSA) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is based on the change in prices of a market basket of goods. To measure these changes and to determine how much the COLA will be, SSA uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners...

Getting Enough Vitamin D in Wintertime

Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced within the body when the sun hits the skin. It can also be obtained from foods and supplements. Vitamin D is an important component to maintaining health and vitality in people of all ages, especially...

Caring for the Caregiver

A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need, such as an ill partner, a disabled child, or an aging loved one. However, family caregivers who are actively caring for an older adult may not self-identify as a “caregiver.” Recognizing this role can...

Take Action to Prevent the Flu

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity typically spreads in the winter and is most often peaked in February. However, every flu season is different and the substantial health impacts can vary widely from season to season. The...