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Sourcewise Celebrates 50 Years of Service
Since the days when we were known as the Council on Aging Silicon Valley, Sourcewise has focused on serving Santa Clara County (SCC) with consistency and a constant drive to develop new and innovative solutions. When Sourcewise doors opened in 1973, we only offered...
Prepare for Medicare Changes in 2024
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is open now through December 7, 2023. The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers counseling by appointment over the phone and by video conference. Face-to-face appointments are also now...
Helping Residents Build Interdependence
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides individuals people with all types of disabilities, including seniors with disabling conditions residing in Santa Clara County (SCC). All services are community-based and free to...
Essential Tips for Fall Prevention
Falls among older adults can result in severe injuries and significantly impact their quality of life. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to prevent falls and ensure their safety and well-being. A list of key tips to prevent falls among older adults...
Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
In celebration of National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month in November, Caregivers Network by Sourcewise remains delighted to be supporting all informal caregivers. We understand the dedication and selflessness that defines your role as a family caregiver. In...
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
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...
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...
Protect Yourself from Scams and Find Support
Everyone has a right to safety and justice. However, it is estimated that millions of older adults, from all walks of life encounter harmful scams every year. Providing necessary supports to keep everyone safe and engaged as we age is crucial. Ageism (biases against...
Latest News & Articles
Sourcewise Celebrates its 50th Year Anniversary
Santa Clara, November 2, 2023: Sourcewise, a community-based nonprofit organization, has achieved a significant milestone—five decades of successfully serving older adults, persons with disabilities and their caregivers in Santa Clara County. In 1973, the organization...
Sourcewise Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
Santa Clara, August 7, 2023: Sourcewise is thrilled to announce that MyPlan by Sourcewise received a 2023 Aging Innovations Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. MyPlan, which connects care managers to caregivers to provide...
Giving a Lift to Those in Need
Santa Clara, November 2022: Seventy-five-year-old Lillian Squiers no longer drives, and macular degeneration robbed her 74-year-old husband Larry of his ability to pilot a car years ago. They had nowhere to turn for transportation. Then they found Sourcewise — a...
Attend Sourcewise Community Education Presentations to Learn More About 2023 Medicare Updates
Santa Clara, October 12, 2022: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs every year from October 15 to December 7. The Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) will launch its virtual presentation series called “Medicare’s 2022 Annual...