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Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2021
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Maintaining a Healthy Routine for Older Adults During the Pandemic
As we continue to see Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases steadily decrease within the state, reported on the official website for California COVID-19 at covid19.ca.gov, adults aged 65 and older are still at high risk for serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19....
Becoming the Designated Grown-Up for an Aging Parent
Being a caregiver can be one of the most selfless yet challenging things you can do. The National Institute on Aging declares that some common feelings of caregivers are frustration and guilt. Feeling overwhelmed can also be a common experience in this profession....
Free Legal Services for Older Adults During COVID-19
Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) is a nonprofit law office that provides free legal services to Santa Clara County residents 60 or older, regardless of income. SALA’s attorneys deliver a range of services from simple legal advice and referrals to comprehensive...
Medicare Coverage for COVID-19 Vaccines
As a variety of information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations stirs throughout the nation, keeping informed with accurate vaccine information can help individuals stay prepared and remove false claims about the safety of the vaccines. As stated...
Sourcewise Assists with Fall Prevention Modifications for South County Residents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in four adults age 65 and older reported falling each year in the U.S., but less than half tell their doctor. Falls continue to be one of the leading causes for deaths of individuals over the age...
Protection and 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
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...
FTC Warns of Scams Related to Economic Payments
Becca Kelly Slaughter, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), validates that the American Rescue Plan is now law. That means a lot of individuals will soon be getting desperately needed economic impact payments of up to fourteen hundred dollars. ...
Protect Yourself Against Health Insurance Scams
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic health impact on Americans, in addition to leaving many unemployed and uninsured. As a result, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has...
County Warns of Scammers Sharing Unofficial Sources on COVID-19 Vaccines
Santa Clara County officials advised that there has been a lot of misinformation on the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine being shared within the community. Some community members have reported to the County that they received text messages...
Latest News & Articles
Vista Center Partners with Sourcewise for County Research Project
Published by the Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired on May 18, 2021 Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired – a leading nonprofit in evaluation, counseling, education and training services for the blind and visually impaired – was selected...
Sourcewise Celebrates Communities of Strength in May
Santa Clara, May 11: From May 01 through May 31, Older Americans Month is recognized nationally to celebrate the resilience and strength that older adults have experienced throughout their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties in our local...
Sourcewise Values Fairness and Equality for Santa Clara County Residents #StopAsianHate
Santa Clara, May 03: Our committment at Sourcewise is to offer community resource solutions grounded in our rich history of serving the diverse communities of Santa Clara County as the Area Agency on Aging in Santa Clara County. Based on the recent events taking place...
Free Grab Bar Installations for Santa Clara South County Residents
Published by Home Safety Services on January 27, 2021. According to the California Department of Health, there are over 420,786 annually reported falls throughout the state resulting in 348,946 patient emergency room visits. Falls continue to be one of the leading...