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Quarterly Newsletter Fall 2024

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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...

COVID-19 Booster Shots for Older Adults 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC) continues to recommend that individuals 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccine formulations are updated every year to match the current strains.  If you have not had COVID-19 within the...

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

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...

Be Alert for Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults

Scams targeting older adults are increasing. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), “In 2021 there were 92,371 older victims of fraud resulting in $1.7 billion in losses. This was a 74% increase in losses compared to 2020.” Scammers tend to target...

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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...

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