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Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2025
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Celebrate Black History Month with the Senior Adults in Your Life
Black History Month is an annual celebration of Black Americans' history, culture, and contributions. It was the brainchild of historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASAALH), Carter G. Woodson. Initially, it began...
The Digital Access Program: Bridging the Digital Divide for San Jose Residents with In-Person Access Center
Sourcewise is pleased to have launched its newest Digital Inclusion initiative: the Digital Access Program! Operating from October 2024 through August 2025, the Digital Access Program is hosted at the Roosevelt Community Center and offers a physical space for seniors...
Understanding End-of Life-Care
End-of-life care can be an emotional journey for the caregiver and their loved one. Navigating around a loved one’s final few moments is rarely simple. However, utilizing the following tips may bring a level of peace when going through the end-of-life care journey:...
Strategies to Lower Medicare Costs
Now that the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is over, let’s turn our attention to a group of Medi-Cal programs that are specifically designed for Medicare recipients with lower incomes and may be able to lower their Medicare costs. Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)...
Ways to Combat Seasonal Depression for Older Adults
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression, often affects older adults during colder months when days are shorter, and daylight is limited. Some strategies can help older adults to stay positive and resilient throughout the winter season. One...
Protection & Security
We are committed to educating our community members about scams targeting seniors in Santa Clara County; as well as providing up-to-date information offering protection against such scams. This page offers timely data about scams reported, steps to take when targeted, and how to avoid these scams. Guidance is made available as scams are identified.
Receive updates on identified scams targeting seniors by visiting the national database: fraud.org
Fraud Identification and Prevention
Fraud and identity theft can appear in numerous forms and can happen to anyone. Whether it be a suspicious text message that you receive, or a phone call from someone claiming to be from an institution like the IRS, scammers are constantly finding new tricks to take...
Protect Yourself During the Holidays from Fake Delivery Scams
Protect Yourself During the Holidays from Fake Delivery Scams The holiday season is a time of joy, but scammers are using this opportunity to trick holiday shoppers into giving out personal details, including your name, address, and possibly credit card information....
Avoid Scams Promising to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Credit card interest rate reduction scams could occur when a caller implies its company has special relationships with card issuers that can help secure lower interest rates. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers who receive a call like this to approach...
Report Fraud and Losses to Keep Yourself Safe Online
You might have heard that scams mostly affect older adults, but reports to the Federal Trade Commission tell a different story. Last year, adults under 60 — our Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z neighbors — were more likely to report losing money to fraud than people 60...
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Fraud Identification and Prevention
Fraud and identity theft can appear in numerous forms and can happen to anyone. Whether it be a suspicious text message that you receive, or a phone call from someone claiming to be from an institution like the IRS, scammers are constantly finding new tricks to take...
Prepare for Medicare Changes in 2025
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is open now through December 7, 2024. The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers services by appointment over the phone and by video conference. In person appointments are also now...
National Family Caregivers Month
November is dedicated to recognizing caregivers and all the demanding work they do in caring for their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond family to include friends and chosen family as well. Roselyn Carter said that there are four types of people in the...
Accessible Voting Options for the 2024 Election
For individuals with limited resources or mobility, going to the polls to vote on election day can be challenging. This is a major obstacle that may prevent seniors and individuals with disabilities from exercising their right to vote for our nation’s leaders and...