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Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2023
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Honoring a Tireless Advocate in Our Community
For over fifty years, Ellen Rollins has been devoted to helping people as a nurse and health care provider. Ellen has served on several public boards and commissions in Santa Clara County (SCC), including eight years on the Sourcewise Advisory Board back when it was...
Transforming Homes and Lives Through Repairs and Renovation
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV) is an independent affiliate of the national Rebuilding Together organization. RTSV is one of the only organizations in Santa Clara County that provides critical repairs at no cost to low-income homeowners and nonprofit...
Communicating Efficiently with Your Loved One
For any family caregiver, effective communication with your loved one is important to have. Good communication skills can help to build trust, prevent misunderstandings, and improve overall well-being. Keep several of these basic communication principles in mind when...
Tips for Aging Well
It could eventually be easy to forget to take care of yourself when you are surrounded by people who need you the most. However, it is essential to remember the one thing that needs you the most is yourself – mind, body, and spirit. There are many contributing factors...
Observe Older Americans Month
Every year, May is recognized as Older Americans Month in the United States which is led by the Federal Administration for Community Living. This is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of older adults in our communities. According to 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
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
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...
Sourcewise Google Home Smart Speaker Program Receives Prestigious Aging Innovations Award from USAging
Santa Clara, July 28, 2022: Sourcewise announces that its Google Home Smart Speaker (GHSS) Program recently received a 2022 Aging Innovations Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. The GHSS, a pilot program, which provided a...
Volunteers Handwrite Cards for Homebound Seniors
Santa Clara, December 20, 2021: Dozens of volunteers from corporations, community groups, and local schools dedicated their time and talents to handwrite holiday cards for homebound seniors in Santa Clara County. Sourcewise received a record amount of handmade and...