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Get Fresh Groceries This Summer with SFMNP
Sourcewise is happy to share that we will once again offer Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) market cards to eligible participants this summer. This program helps older adults buy healthy food while supporting local farmers in Santa Clara County. The...
Palliative Care: What It Is and Why It Matters to You
By Robin ShepherdPeople often confuse the term “palliative care” with “hospice” and assume it’s only for people who are dying. Palliative care is available to anyone with a serious or life-threatening illness, from time of diagnosis to time of death. Palliative care...
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
As of April 2024, about 67.3 million Americans receive at least part of their health insurance coverage through Medicare. Nearly 90% of Medicare beneficiaries are over the age of 65 and rely on Medicare to help subsidize the cost of their doctors' appointments,...
Champion Your Health
This year’s Older Americans Month (OAM) highlights the theme “Champion Your Health”. Join us in celebrating and highlighting all of the older adults in our community through supporting programs that support prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility for every...
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving is meaningful work, but it can take a serious toll on the caregivers’ mental and physical health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S., one in five adults provides care to a loved one, and studies show caregivers are...
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
Navigating Around Spam Texts and Emails
Phone calls aren’t the only method that scammers use to take advantage of others. Text messages and emails are methods they use to passively scam victims as well. Below are some helpful tips to avoid spam texts and emails: Don’t click on any links. When clicking a...
Trends in Scams and Impersonation
The number of scams reported in 2020 nearly doubled in comparison to previous years. After reviewing the data for 2025, there are different types of scams that are used more than others. While scams for free vacations and winning the lottery are still present,...
Protecting Yourself from Social Media Scams
With social media being as prominent as it is today, scammers inevitably have found ways to exploit others. Countless different statistics indicate that some victims of scams were originally targeted through social media. Scammers often create fake personas or pretend...
How Did Robo-callers Get My Number?
Do you ever answer a phone call and are greeted by an automated voice with a preset recording? This may be an illegal scam. How did they get my phone number? What is the purpose of these calls? How do I get them to stop? These are some common questions one might have...
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Navigating Around Spam Texts and Emails
Phone calls aren’t the only method that scammers use to take advantage of others. Text messages and emails are methods they use to passively scam victims as well. Below are some helpful tips to avoid spam texts and emails: Don’t click on any links. When clicking a...
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): Protecting Yourself From Medicare Fraud
Medicare fraud is more common than many people realize and it can impact your health, your identity, and your finances. The good news is that you don’t have to navigate this alone. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is here to help you prevent, detect, and report...
OAM 2026: Meet Digital Ambassador Cuong Le
Since 1963, May has been designated as Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize older adults and highlight their impact in our community. As 2026’s theme is “Champion Your Health”, this May we have been spotlighting older adults volunteering with our organization who...
OAM 2026: Meet Sourcewise Advisory Council Member, Tom Picraux
As we continue to celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM) this May, we’re recognizing older adults and highlighting their impact in our community. With 2026’s theme as “Champion Your Health”, we will be spotlighting some of the older adults volunteering with our...